Refugee Children

7 books on the refugee experience every child should read

As the refugee crisis grew across the world, a new trend in children’s literature has also kicked in, sharing stories of refugees in children’s books.

Growing children’s literature on refugee lives can help fight xenophobia

Wars leave indelible marks on people, particularly children, and books on refugee experiences can help others empathise with their struggle.

Turkish centre gives children a new start

A centre in Turkey's capital is looking to provide refugee children with the tools they need to build a new life.

Alone and unsafe, how vulnerable are migrant children?

The number of children crossing borders unaccompanied has risen up to five times since 2012. Here’s a quick look at the IFRC’s findings on the danger faced by young migrants and refugees.

Mental state of Nauru camp child refugees deteriorating

Médecins Sans Frontières executive director said children in Australia's Nauru island exist in "a semi-comatose state" due to their indefinite detention while a large number of the refugee treated have attempted suicide.

Human Rights Watch: Refugee children being denied an education in Greece

In its latest report, Human Rights Watch has criticised the Greek government saying it's denying refugee children access to formal education.

Displaced Syrian children use tent as classroom

International organisations warn that Syria risks a "lost generation" of uneducated children. But, one teacher took it on herself to to build refugee children living in camps in Jordan a school.

Fears rise of lost generation as more Syrian refugee children out of school

Over 40 percent of Syrian refugee children living in neighbouring countries are not being educated, says a report published by children's rights group KidsRights.

50 million children forced from their homes, UNICEF says

Often traumatised by the conflicts and violence they are fleeing, children face the risk of drowning on sea crossings, malnourishment and dehydration, trafficking, kidnapping, rape and even murder, says UNICEF.

Refugee children face exploitation en route to Europe

Unaccompanied children who account for a large percentage of migrants and refugees face appalling perils such as rape, beatings, and forced child labour on their journey to Europe, according to a report by UNICEF.