1 Methodology PHOTO: SONALI CHAKMA/SAVE THE CHILDREN This report is based on research conducted between November 2020 and May 2021, and draws on the following: • A literature review of more than 50 reports and briefings relevant to the treatment of Rohingya children in the five countries of concern. This includes reports that specifically focus on the situation of Rohingya children, in addition to reports assessing the treatment of the wider Rohingya community, as well as the situation of refugees, asylum-seekers, and migrants in the focus countries. • More than 30 key informant interviews with people working in or on each of the five countries of focus. This includes staff working in Save the Children country and regional offices, representatives of other national and international NGOs, UN officials, and members of the Rohingya community – either living in the countries of concern or members of the diaspora living in other countries. It also included interviews with 24 Rohingya children, which were facilitated by Save the Children Country Offices and partner organizations. All interviewees were informed or the nature and scope of the research, and interviews were conducted on the understanding that individuals and their organizations would not be quoted unless they had specifically consented. Where statements are made without directly attributed references to literature, these should be taken to be based on information gathered during these interviews. The COVID-19 pandemic meant that most interviews were conducted remotely. • A review of relevant domestic legislation in each of the five countries of focus, as well as each states’ obligations under international law – in particular, the ratification of relevant treaties and any reservations. Save the Children would like to extend its sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who agreed to be interviewed as part of this research. The organisation wishes to extend its particular appreciation to the Rohingya Society Malaysia (RSM) and the Geutanyoe Foundation for their support and assistance. Rohingya children in a learning centre for girls in Bangladesh’s Coxs Bazar District. With access to public schooling blocked, almost all Rohingya children rely on UN agencies, NGOs and community schools for learning. 1