Children and Forced Migration

Political instability, including armed conflict, persecution, and human rights violations, is the leading cause of forced migration among children.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the primary international treaty that sets out the rights of children, including those in forced migration.

Forced eviction refers to the involuntary displacement of people from their homes or land, often as a result of conflict, natural disasters, or government policies.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the UN agency mandated to protect and assist refugees, including children, worldwide.

The principle of non-refoulement prohibits the return of refugees to a country where they face persecution or a serious risk of harm.

Children in forced migration face a range of challenges, including lack of access to education and healthcare, increased risk of violence and abuse, and separation from family and friends.

Integration refers to the process of enabling refugees and migrants to fully participate in their new communities, while maintaining their cultural identity.

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) prohibits discrimination against refugees and migrants on the basis of race, color, descent, or national or ethnic origin.

Under international law, a refugee is defined as a person who has been forced to flee their country because of persecution, war, or violence. The minimum age at which a child can be considered a refugee is 18 years.

Repatriation refers to the process of forcibly returning refugees or migrants to their country of origin, often against their will.

The Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness is an international treaty that aims to prevent and reduce statelessness, which is the condition of being without a nationality.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status granted to nationals of certain countries who are unable to return to their home country due to ongoing armed conflict, natural disaster, or other extraordinary conditions.

The Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children is an international treaty that aims to combat trafficking in persons, including children.

Permanent residency is a legal status granted to foreign nationals that allows them to live and work in a country indefinitely, but without the full rights and privileges of citizenship.

The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is an international treaty that aims to protect the rights of migrant workers and their families.