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2,500 Life Jackets Lay The Parlament Square In London To Represent The Refugees Who Died Trying To Reach Europe
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2,500 Life Jackets Lay The Parlament Square In London To Represent The Refugees Who Died Trying To Reach Europe

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On September 19, 2016, 2,500 life preservers–including 625 that belonged to children– were laid out in London’s Parliament Square to represent the lives taken at sea when refugees struggled to escape their country and find a new home.

According to the UNHCR, 11 men, women, and children across have died every day for the past 12 months trying to make it to Europe. About 6,940 people drowned or went missing between January 2015 and August 2016. These jackets represented those who tried to cross from Turkey to Chios. The display was taken down on Monday, but continues to resonate across Europe.

2,500 life preservers, including 625 that belonged to children, were laid out in London’s Parliament Square

Image credits: CNN

11 men, women, and children across have died every day for the past 12 months trying to make it to Europe

Image credits: CNN

The display was taken down on Monday, but continues to resonate across Europe

Image credits: Isa Soares

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Yvonne Bernal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anna Brangidi it is amazing that a 13 year old would have this much insight as to the impact of the plight of these children. Good for you to share this with us and show the world what children go through.... all in the name of war. Thanks for sharing.

Yvonne Bernal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anna Brangidi it is amazing that a 13 year old would have this much insight as to the impact of the plight of these children. Good for you to share this with us and show the world what children go through.... all in the name of war. Thanks for sharing.

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