Reimagining Migration Responses
A growing number of children and young people worldwide are migrating in search of a better life. In 2019, 33 million migrants were under 18. They decide to leave for various reasons – from job prospects, to joining loved ones, to ensuring their own safety. Despite its pervasiveness, legal restrictions often deny people safe ways of migrating. In…, Key findings, Migration has both positive and negative impacts on well-being. The complexity of migration therefore requires a multi-dimensional, adaptive, and participatory approach to understanding and responding to the needs of children and young people who move. Those interviewed understood the risks involved but did not necessarily see migration as…, Recommendation, Policies need to embrace a child-centered understanding of migration Engaging with and including children’s experiences is crucial to better understanding their vulnerabilities and decision-making strategies, which in turn can lead to better policymaking and investments. This includes considering multiple dimensions of vulnerability, such as…, REIMAGINING MIGRATION RESPONSES Learning from children and young people who move in the Horn of Africa UNICEF OFFICE OF RESEARCH INNOCENTI The Office of Research Innocenti is UNICEFs dedicated research centre. It undertakes research on emerging or current issues in order to inform the strategic direction, policies and programmes of UNICEF and its…
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