Corona Maioli, S;
Bhabha, J;
Wickramage, K;
Wood, LCN;
Erragne, L;
Ortega García, O;
Burgess, R;
... Devakumar, D; + view all
(2021)
International migration of unaccompanied minors: trends, health risks, and legal protection.
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health
, 5
(12)
pp. 882-895.
10.1016/s2352-4642(21)00194-2.
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Abstract
The global population of unaccompanied minors—children and adolescents younger than 18 years who migrate without their legal guardians—is increasing. However, as data are not systematically collected in any region, if collected at all, little is known about this diverse group of young people. Compared with adult migrants, unaccompanied minors are at greater risk of harm to their health and integrity because they do not have the protection provided by a family, which can affect their short-term and long-term health. This Review summarises evidence regarding the international migration and health of unaccompanied minors. Unaccompanied minors are entitled to protection that should follow their best interests as a primary consideration; however, detention, sometimes under the guise of protection, is a widespread practice. If these minors are provided with appropriate forms of protection, including health and psychosocial care, they can thrive and have good long-term outcomes. Instead, hostile immigration practices persist, which are not in the best interests of the child.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | International migration of unaccompanied minors: trends, health risks, and legal protection |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s2352-4642(21)00194-2 |
| Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s2352-4642(21)00194-2 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute for Global Health UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Health Informatics |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10134245 |
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