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1 online resource (28 minutes) |
| Summary |
Documentary on the state of Children in Suriname, including the following footage: Young boys, Street children at the Emmaus Boys Home in Paramaribo assemble a jigsaw map of Suriname. Narration outlines a brief history of Suriname and introduces the chairperson of a national commission on the Rights of the Child Annette Tjon Sie Fat, Chairperson of a National commission on the Rights of the Child summarises the situation for 'children in trouble' in Suriname, Chairperson of a National commission on the Rights of the Child summarises the situation for 'children in trouble' in Suriname Children in prison, Randy, one of the child prisoners tells his story At Emmaus Boys Home, Michael, the founder of the home is an artist and speaks about the condition of street children that come to the home. Shots of Michael teaching the boys Michael talks about the home for girls in Mi Abri that has closed Narrator tells how girls can go nowhere now except the streets. Shots of prostitute life on the street and being monitored and helped by the Maxi Linder Association. A member of the Association tells the story of a girl she has just met who has been on the street since she was 16. The girl tells her story and Annette Tjon Sie Fat, Chairperson of a National commission on the Rights of the Child talks about the Education Act which guarantees education for every child between 7 & 12 (shots of children at school) and compares it to the reality., Chairperson of a National commission on the Rights of the Child talks about the Education Act which guarantees education for every child between 7 & 12 (shots of children at school) and compares it to the reality. UNICEF survey of children out of school in the Maroon communities of Marawijne and Upper Suriname River Suriname and one of the report's authors speaks (shots of Upper Suriname River and young people speak about their experiences. Shots of life and community in a maroon community, Ligorio, in Upper Suriname River. The building of a school by the community Mr. Ramsundarsingh, Director of a teacher training college speaks of the challenges his college faces shots of the school in action. Headmaster of a school outlines his situation where there is a conflict between farming and education Yolande, a young mother outlines her situation with shots of the children going into the fields. Headmaster continues Children involved with illegal gold mining operations (shots of such an operation in action) and a young man outlines his situation and that of his younger brother who he would like to got to school but the need and attraction of gold mining prevents him. Another attractive industry for youth is logging. Harriet of an amerindian village outlines the situation shots of children getting computer lessons and of secondary school. Quoting Inter-American Bank report which cites lack of teachers and corruption which plague the education system. Headmaster of a secondary school speaks about his challenges with infrastructure and materials Teachers speak about the home lives of the children which hinders their ability to pay attention in class Discussion on violence and abuse of children Young boy shows his scars from abuse and tells his story Use of local radio station to raise public awareness and discussion by the community Annette Tjon Sie Fat, Chairperson of a National commission on the Rights of the Child talks about the lack of official action to improve the situation Chairperson of a National commission on the Rights of the Child talks about the lack of official action to improve the situation Narrator identifies Health as a Right of a child, shots of remote villages in Upper Marowijne river. Shots of medical survey measuring and weighing children and monitoring of health and nutrition status of children in these remote areas. Doctor in the village talks about the problems. shots of children being vaccinated and a doctor give the details of the situation regarding vaccination and nutrition The situation of refugees from war and remote areas of the country occupy a housing settlement on the outskirts of Paramaribo Young refugee mother tells about her situation in the housing settlement where she and her family are squatting Activities of The Foundation for Human Development in the squatting community outlined by its director, Lillian Day care centre started by three women that is allowing mothers time to go to work. Annette Tjon Sie Fat, Chairperson of a National commission on the Rights of the Child talks about the expiration of the national Commission on the Right of the Child before any action could be effected and how NGOs and individuals are the only ones making a difference, Chairperson of a National commission on the Rights of the Child talks about the expiration of the national Commission on the Right of the Child before any action could be effected and how NGOs and individuals are the only ones making a difference Narrator summarises with closing statements from the representative of the Maxi Linder Association and Michael of Emmaus Boys Home Poem MI SA SINGI with visuals from children in Suriname |
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Title from resource description page (viewed July 19, 2019) |
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In Dutch |
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Children -- Suriname -- Social conditions
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Education -- Suriname
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Street children -- Suriname
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Children -- Social conditions.
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Education.
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Street children.
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Suriname.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Felton, Steve, director
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Banyan Archives, film distributor.
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Banyan Ltd., production company.
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