Writing for Rights: Cezara, 17, Romania
Dear Leaders of the World,
First, I would like to tell you I very much appreciate your interest and attention towards youth and children from our country. I wish to share with you, the ones reading my letter, the thoughts and ideas that I spread on this piece of paper. I FEEL VERY LUCKY! Why that is, you will understand in just a few seconds. While reading my letter,
I would like you to join me in an imaginary journey where we could place ourselves in the lives of other young people.
In Romania there are many children whose parents have left to find work abroad. They live without knowing how to smile or love.
Every child has the right to a family – the first meaningful context of life that develops the child’s personality, source of love and respect, of solidarity and affection, the foundation of a civilised society. I wish that all children would live as I do: growing next to people who matter and offer emotional and financial support.
There is nothing more beautiful than to think of your family when you are tired and exhausted at school: your mother preparing the meal, your father welcoming you with love and warmth and your brothers sharing their joys! All these small and simple things do not happen in the life of abandoned or vulnerable children. They have never felt the joy of it!
They do not know what a hug or a home is, how to receive good words or encouragements. Let’s just think that for just one day, one single day, we would exchange places. How would that make you feel? Could you live without the good food of your mother, the optimistic words of your father, the love of your brothers…could you live for just one day, one month, a year…a lifetime? Could you grow up without having anyone that misses you?
In Romania there are many children whose parents have left to find work abroad. They live without knowing how to smile or love. PARENTS ARE IRREPLACEABLE! For a majority of children, these are just dreams. It is the same for children who have been abandoned in orphanages or in the boundaries of their homes because of financial struggles.
Let us have a heart! Let us offer from our hearts and think of the ones around us! What cost to offer a little of our affection? As little as it may be, it would be a great joy for them. Let us care for those around us! Let us make this world a better place! Let us find a family for these children! Let us teach them what true love and education are! Let us fight indifference!
Some adults may not realise how important family is. For these children, it is a hidden treasure. Let us give each child the chance to have a family!
Respectfully and trustfully yours,
Cezara, 17-years-old, Romania