On Wednesday December 15, Warwick Academy children in Year 7 illustrated what it means to ‘think globally, act locally’ while participating in an international picture petition through the charity Amnesty International.The aim was to raise awareness of the segregation of Romani children in Slovakia’s school system. “Romani” is the preferred name for the various “gypsy” groups in Europe.Romani children are given unequal and inferior education, and there have been some situations in which Romani children from kindergarten onwards are sometimes locked into separate classrooms, corridors or buildings, and separated even at lunchtimes to prevent them from mixing with non-Romani pupils’ (Amnesty International Website).I presented this issue to the Year 7s as I am a volunteer of Amnesty International Bermuda, and their understanding of the situation was heartfelt. “I don’t think it’s fair that they get discriminated just because of their nationality,” declaredThéo Wolffe.The students eagerly agreed to participate, realising that they are very fortunate to be in a classroom where there is a wide range of ethnicities and that, as Cerise Woodley noted, “They need more help than we do”.The slogan ‘Unlock their future’ had to be displayed in the picture, and to add their own creative flair, the Year 7s customized each letter to their liking. “Being able to help the Romani children [in Slovakia] made me sad because I felt sorry for them but it also made me happy because I was able to help somebody’s life,” Corrie Cross stated.