Summary: This general comment draws attention to the particularly vulnerable situation of unaccompanied and separated children; outlines the multifaceted challenges faced by States and other actors in ensuring that such children are able to enjoy their rights; and provides guidance on the protection, care and proper treatment of unaccompanied and separated children.

Other General Comments

pdf: www.unhchr.ch/tbs/doc.nsf/(symbol)/CRC.GC.2005.6.En?OpenDocument

Organisation:

UN OHCHR - Committee on the Rights of the Child

Attachment Link:

http://www.unhchr.ch/tbs/doc.nsf/(symbol)/CRC.GC.2005.6.En?OpenDocument

Countries

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