Respecting the Rights of Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Europe
Respecting the Rights of Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Europe
Author(s): Fabiana FragnitoSubject(s): International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, EU-Legislation
Published by: Institutul Român pentru Drepturile Omului
Keywords: migration; refugees; asylum seekers; migrants; unaccompanied children; international protection;
Summary/Abstract: Unaccompanied migrant children are one of the most vulnerable categories of migrants. States should be able to provide the required protection based on international law and regulations that apply at regional level. The best interest of the child should prevail in all situations. The following paper focuses on the main legal instruments used at the European level, including the European Union level, and their development.
Journal: Drepturile omului
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 72-90
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English