16 March 2021

Migrant and displaced children

Millions of children are on the move. Some are driven from their homes by conflict, poverty or climate change; others leave in the hope of finding a better life. Far too many encounter danger, detention, deprivation and discrimination on their journeys, at destination or upon return. It doesn’t have to be this way. The suffering and exclusion of…, Resources, COVID-19 resources, Protecting children on the move during infectious disease outbreaks: Lessons from UNICEF’s COVID-19 response T Taking and Inspiring Action: UNICEF Practices for Children on the Move during COVID-19 aking and Inspiring Action: UNICEF Practices for Children on the Move during COVID-19 Quick Tips on COVID-19 and Migrant, Refugee and Internally…, Policy and programme resources, Guiding Principles for Children on the Move in the Context of Climate Change Health and Children on the Move Thematic brief Alternatives to Immigration Detention of Children Family unity in the context of migration Education Solutions for Migrant and Displaced Children and their Host Communities Education solutions for migrant and displaced…, Regional and country resources, Child-sensitive Return Child-sensitive return  in Europe Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Families at the US-Mexico Border Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Families at the US-Mexico Borde r Child Alert: Children uprooted in the Caribbean Child Alert: Uprooted in Central America and Mexico Data Snapshot of Migrant and Displaced…, Key reports, Uncertain Pathways: How gender shapes the experiences of children on the move Talent on the Move: Listening to children and young people on the move to unlock their potential Lost at Home: The Risks and Challenges for Internally Displaced Children Lost at Home: The risks and challenges for internally displaced children Action for Refugee Children…, US migration programme resources, Mexico. UNICEF staff provide basic health attention for migrant children and pregnant women on Mexico's border with Guatemala. Field guides and toolkits, In the United States, UNICEF has delivered on its 6-point  Agenda for Action for Uprooted Children through training, technical assistance, and advocacy as part of a migratory route-based approach to protection. UNICEF has brought together US-based partners to share promising practices and identify scalable solutions for reception, care, and…, The solution, Children should be safe from violence and be able to Children in alternative care grow up with their families . They shouldn’t have to miss school or be scared to visit the doctor. They shouldn’t be discriminated against because of where they come from. They should be able to feel at home – wherever they find themselves and wherever home is.…, Children uprooted in a changing climate, The climate is changing everywhere, but uprooted children and young people – whether living in protracted displacement, refugee camps, urban slums or bustling mega cities – are among the most exposed to its impacts, with the least access to essential services to build resilience. Strengthening services and systems for children and young people who…