These children may be in Europe with their families or separated from them, seeking international protection, reunification with their families, opportunities for education or work, and some may arrive as victims of trafficking in human beings.
In this paper, the European Child Rights Helpdesk partners share case experience and key developments in their countries. Read here:
The European Child Rights Helpdesk partners include organizations providing legal information and assistance to children on the move and professionals supporting them in Belgium (Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen), Greece (Greek Council for Refugees, ARSIS- Association for the Social Support of Youth, European Lawyers in Lesvos), Ireland (Irish Refugee Council), Italy (Defence for Children Italy), the Netherlands (Defence for Children - ECPAT Netherlands), Poland (Association for Legal Intervention - SIP), Sweden (Swedish Refugee Law Centre) as well as Child Circle, a centre of expertise on child rights and EU child protection measures.
