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G7 Summit - Education is elevated on the global agenda

A Canada-led G7 Declaration to educate and empower girls in crisis-situations supported with a $3.8 B global commitment could have an impact on more than eight million children all over the world.

Monsoon rains hit Rohingya refugee camps, raising risks for thousands of children

Torrential rain and strong winds hit Rohingya refugee camps and makeshift settlements in the past week, threatening the health and safety of thousands of children as the first major storm of the monsoon season arrived in south-eastern Bangladesh.

Rohingya children have escaped persecution, but they can’t outrun the monsoon rains

Monsoon season in Bangladesh: having escaped persecution in Myanmar, hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees are now at risk from the wild rains and storms hammering the region.

Next steps for migrant children arriving in Spain are critical

With the impending arrival of the Aquarius and two Italian vessels – from the Coast Guard and Navy respectively - with 629 refugees and migrants on board, UNICEF welcomes the decision of the government and local authorities to prioritise the needs of children and young people during the reception and resettlement process.

Children should not be separated from their families because of their migration status

Statement from UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on situation of migrant children and families in the U.S.

Migrant and Refugee Children on the Move: A Series

A child is a child, no matter why they leave home, where they come from, where they are or how they got there. And every child deserves protection, care and all the support and services they need to thrive. Part 1 of 6.

Migrant and Refugee Children on the Move: Where Do They Come From?

Protracted conflicts, persistent violence and extreme poverty drive millions of children from their homes. Part 2 of 6.

Migrant and Refugee Children on the Move: What Are They Facing?

Children often find few opportunities to move legally. Family reunification, humanitarian visas and refugee resettlement spots, and work or study visas are out of reach for most. Many families are also pulled apart by work visa only permitting the parent to migrate, leaving children behind. Part 3 of 6.

Migrant and Refugee Children on the Move: Detainment and Detention

Rarely are children detained to protect them from imminent danger. Often it is a matter of administrative convenience or lack of adequate facilities. Usually children are detained upon arrival, for registration and identification purposes, or prior to being deported; they often remain in detention for extended periods of time. Part 4 of 6.

Migrant and Refugee Children on the Move: Keeping Families Together

Separation from family leaves children more vulnerable to exploitation and abuse not to mention the damaging psychological impact of the separation. Part 5 of 6.