Art from the Heart

This is the digital exhibition of artworks and message from children all over the world prepared by the Children's Advisory Team of Child Rights Connect. The goal is to support the discussion at the Annual Day on the Rights of the Child at the UN Human Rights Council about children in armed conflict by showing how children see the world, how conflict affects them, and what they want adults and decision makers to do to protect them.

Children’s voices matter. Their views matter. Even, and especially, in times of war. When children are listened to, peace becomes possible.

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English Translation

Good morning,

We are Elbianny and Astryd. We are two secondary school girls who live in Spain, and one of us is from the Dominican Republic. We live in a town called Blanes, which is known for its beach and for being a tourist environment. It is a welcoming town because we all know each other.

I, Astryd, did dance for two years in Barcelona and I left it when I came to Blanes. I really like listening to music and going to the beach. I also love the afternoons when I don’t have to study because I can stay asleep.

And I, Elbianny, go to an English academy twice a week, ever since I was 9 years old. I also love staying at home watching some movie or TV series.

The truth is that we don’t have enough knowledge about what is happening in Catatumbo, but we are aware of the very complicated situation you are living through. It must be very complicated, very difficult, to live in those conditions. If we were in your place, we probably wouldn’t have been as strong as you are being.

With this letter, we want to send you all our support and empathy, because sooner or later everything will change and you will be able to live in peace again.

Letter to Colombia 6

First Name: Elbianny and Astryd

Age: 15

Country: Spain

Type: Messages

Description:

A collection of heartfelt letters written by Spanish children to children in Gaza, Catatumbo, and Colombia.

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