Child migrants are being systematically abused by police, smugglers, and other adults while travelling through the Balkans across Europe, with the majority witnessing or subjected to sexual abuse.
World + 17 more
World + 17 more
Child migrants are being systematically abused by police, smugglers, and other adults while travelling through the Balkans across Europe, with the majority witnessing or subjected to sexual abuse.
Bosnia and Herzegovina + 4 more
Refugees trapped along the Balkans migration route, including 500 unaccompanied children and 400 children with family, are facing increased risks from smugglers, traffickers and border authorities.
Serbia + 6 more
Despite a significant drop in refugee and migrant arrivals, children still face excessive police violence at the EU's borders, and find it hard to access asylum or reunite with their parents.
Syria + 8 more
A research study reviews the drivers of migration from Syria and the neighboring countries. Routes and conditions of the journey are also evaluated with special attention given to the risks confronted by children.
Serbia + 4 more
Child refugees and migrants are at an increased risk of exploitation, violence and trafficking due to the restrictive border policies and inadequate social protection systems across the Balkans.