Accompanying unaccompanied children forced to commit offences in the recognition of their status as victims of human trafficking
Implemented by Hors la Rue, France
Joint Call for Practices by the Migrant Protection Platform and the Network's Hub
For this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WADiP), under the theme “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking”, the Platform and the Migration Network Hub launched a Joint Call for Practices of programmes and policies relevant to Objective 10 of the Global Compact for Migration (Prevent, combat and eradicate trafficking in persons in the context of international migration).
Key Highlights from this Practice
The practice has provided assistance to unaccompanied children who have been coerced into committing crimes and recognizing them as victims of human trafficking. It aimed to address the vulnerabilities these children face by offering legal, social, and psychological support. The initiative has helped them navigate legal challenges, ensuring they are not treated as criminals but as victims of exploitation. It also seeks to prevent further abuse by securing their rights and integrating them into protective environments.