Migrant children in Italy are facing systemic discrimination and exclusion driven by the country’s entrenched migration policies. Instead of providing protection and opportunity, Italian laws and practices increasingly isolate young migrants from society, further...
Myanmar children continue to fight for their right to education in Thailand
Ongoing conflict in Myanmar has forced thousands of children to flee to Thailand, where they face significant barriers to accessing education. Despite legal provisions guaranteeing their right to schooling, many migrantchildren struggle with issues such as legal...
Abuse and mistreatment of migrant children in Libya’s detention centres
On their way to Europe, countless refugees and migrant children follow migration routes across Africa. Libya is a key transit point during this journey. Yet inside Libya’s borders, the hardships remain. Reports of abuse, torture and inhuman treatment have emerged from...
The current struggle of migrant children in Spain
In 2024, Spain continues to face significant challenges regarding the influx of migrant children, both accompanied and unaccompanied, who enter the country seeking asylum, refuge, or better living conditions. As one of the main entry points into Europe, Spain’s...
Examining the impact of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact on children’s rights
The EU Migration and Asylum Pact, adopted in May 2024, aims to streamline the handling of migration and asylum seekers across member states. While this new framework promises more coordinated migration management, it has raised concerns regarding its potential...
The detention of child migrants in desert camps along the US-Mexico border
An increasing number of families with children have been making dangerous journeys for safety in the US, with their applications often processed amidst challenging circumstances. The treatment of children by US border control in encampments has raised significant...
Social exclusion and poverty in France: an alarming reality made worse by the immigration law
Although France is considered in Europe to be a rich country that safeguards human rights, it is home to many people, especially children, who live in an alarmingly precarious situation, threatened by social exclusion on a daily basis. European regulations and...
Examining the rights of Ethiopian Jewish immigrant children in Israel
The persistent systemic discrimination faced by Ethiopian Jews in Israel has left Ethiopian immigrants in a distressing state as they persist in their struggle for equal rights. This community confronts significant challenges, such as disproportionately high rates of...
Swedish services face criticism for refugee family separation
The Syrian civil war‘s prolonged crisis led to widespread displacement globally, significantly impacting Sweden, which received a substantial number of Syrian refugees. However, concerns arise regarding Sweden‘s adherence to the UN Convention on the Rights of the...
Nightmarish children’s situations in Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp
The Za’atari refugee camp is the largest refugee center in the Middle East and one of the largest in the world (DW, 2022). According to United Nations statistics, more than half of the 81,000 refugees living in the Za’atari camp are minors (Aljazeera,...









