Lewis Hamilton has always been vocal about social rights and justice and now he has taken a stance on young refugees’ education.
Lewis Hamilton, seven-time Formula 1 world champion, is backing a fresh call from the UN for all refugee children and youth to be given access to full quality education. He’s one driving force behind the release of a new report from the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, revealing the urgent need for more international support for refugee students. In the report, All Inclusive: The Campaign for Refugee Education, data compiled from more than 40 countries highlights a disturbing disparity in the quality of education provided to refugees compared to that provided for non-refugees.
Sir Lewis, who campaigns for greater equality, fairness and diversity in education, as well as in motorsport, said he was “proud to lend my voice” to the campaign for refugee children and youth to be included in national education systems. “It’s not just about creating better life chances for young people, helping them to find their purpose and forge their own futures. It’s about the knock-on effects of that: greater diversity in positions of leadership and influence, in the world of work, in sport, culture, politics”, Hamilton said.
Let us take a look at how fans reacted to Hamilton’s stand of inclusive edition for refugees.
“The way he supports people truly makes me feel blessed to be a fan of his. Forever in awe. Of his huge heart”, wrote an over-whelmed fan.
“These are the reason that make Lewis my idol”, wrote another fan.
“Thank you Lewis for continuing to speak out and support those who are mis treated. Many people like to act like racism and discrimination is gone but it is very much still there and it’s important that we make peoples voices heard”, read another tweet.
“Using his platform in the right way, that’s what makes him so special”, tweeted another fan.
“He’s never been my fav driver, but watching his composure while struggling has been impressive. Good dude with pure intentions”, wrote another fan, echoing similar sentiments.
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