Newsroom -Strengthening the protection of unaccompanied migrant children in Türkiye
Children Under the Same Sky: Young Voices Unite on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, unaccompanied migrant children and members of the Children's Rights Committee gathered to pay tribute to the resilience, courage and strength of refugees worldwide during the “Children Under the Same Sky: Empowering Young Voices” event. Through activities from the Council of...
Supporting Unaccompanied Migrant Children’s Transition to Adulthood in Türkiye
Unaccompanied migrant children need continuous, practical and human-rights-based support as they move into adulthood. For many, turning 18 means facing a “triple transition”: becoming an adult, adapting to possible changes in their legal status, and building a life in a new social and cultural...
Enhancing Protection through Stronger Co-Ordination for Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Türkiye
Unaccompanied migrant children face multiple vulnerabilities as children, migrants and individuals separated from their families. Ensuring their effective protection requires strong co-operation and co-ordination among all actors working in the field of child protection and migration. A Working...
Building Futures: Legal Pathways and Psychosocial Support for Young Refugees and Migrants in Transition to Adulthood
Children and young people make up a large share of those forcibly displaced worldwide, many of whom are unaccompanied. As they transition to adulthood, they often face legal uncertainty alongside significant psychosocial challenges, increasing their vulnerability and risk of social exclusion. In...
Unaccompanied Migrant Children at the Centre of Protection Efforts in Türkiye
Children account for 40% of all forcibly displaced people worldwide, with a significant proportion being unaccompanied. These children face heightened vulnerability - as minors, migrants, and unaccompanied - making it crucial to address their specific needs. As one of the world’s main...
