Protecting the rights of refugee and migrant children remains an ongoing challenge and a long-term commitment. Action in this area is guided by the Council of Europe Strategy for the Rights of the Child (2022-2027), adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 23 February 2022 and launched at the High-level Conference “Beyond the horizon: a new era for the rights of the child” in Rome on 7-8 April 2022.

The Strategy identifies six strategic objectives:

1. Freedom from violence for all children
2. Equal opportunities and social inclusion for all children
3. Access to and safe use of technologies for all children
4. Child-friendly justice for all children
5. Giving a voice to every child
6. Children’s rights in crisis and emergency situations

Documents available:

• Guide for Children and Young People to the Council of Europe Strategy for the Rights of the Child (2022-2027) - Child-friendly version of the Strategy available in German, Italian, Ukrainian, Lule Sámi, North Sámi and South Sámi 
• Report on child consultations informing the formulation of the Strategy for the Rights of the Child
• First implementation report (2022-2023)