Children Navigating Migration: Building Stronger Protection for Unaccompanied Children

1 September; EESC (European Economic and Social Committee) Brussels and online.

This final GUIDE project event will explore how Europe can better protect unaccompanied children, particularly those more vulnerable, with disabilities, trauma, or being separated from their families.

Bringing together policymakers, EU institutions, practitioners, child rights organisations and experts, the discussion will examine current challenges, identify gaps in protection systems, and present recommendations for strengthening child-centred migration and guardianship policies across Europe. Through testimonies and expert contributions, the discussion will focus on practical solutions that can improve protection, inclusion, and access to support from arrival through to durable solutions.

• About 50 participants expected in Brussels, plus online attendees.
• Interpretation will be available.
• Further information, agenda and registration link coming soon.

Background info:
The GUIDE – Supporting Guardians of Unaccompanied Children project is an EU-funded initiative under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) aimed at strengthening the capacity of guardians and professionals working with unaccompanied and separated children arriving in Europe, especially those with disabilities. It brings together organisations from several EU Member States (Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Greece, Poland, Slovakia) to develop practical resources, training programmes, and tools that support guardians in providing quality care and protection. Through training of trainers, national manuals, service provider maps, and peer-support mechanisms, the project aims to improve guardianship systems and strengthen cooperation among professionals working with migrant children.