Children on the Move

The number of children forcibly displaced due to conflicts, political instability, climate change, and other crises is rapidly increasing, with over 42 million children affected globally. These children face severe disruptions to their lives, including separation from family, loss of education, and heightened risks of violence, abuse, and exploitation. As they navigate through these crises, many remain invisible to national protection systems, trapped in bureaucratic processes or living in precarious conditions that leave them vulnerable to trafficking, child labor, and other forms of exploitation.

Urgent Need for Inclusive and Sustainable Protection

To protect children on the move, it is imperative to move beyond short-term emergency responses and invest in long-term, inclusive strategies that integrate displaced children into national systems. Strengthening the preparedness and response of states to crises is crucial to safeguarding the rights of all children, regardless of their status or origin. Mitigation measures must ensure that these children receive the protection, education, and healthcare they need, allowing them to build a secure and hopeful future, even amidst ongoing global challenges.