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Child trafficking victims
... is a minor who arrives on the territory of the Member States unaccompanied by an adult responsible for him or her whether by law or by the practice of the Member State concerned.
'Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors' refer all applicants for international protection who are considered by the national authority to be unaccompanied minors during the reference period. These children are entitled to protection under domestic legislation and international agreements, the most universally accepted of which is the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Providing protection and support effectively is crucial: the asylum and immigration process can be complex, and the stress it can cause can be particularly acute for children. It is important to identify unaccompanied migrant children and to provide support appropriate to their age and situation .
Raffaella Del Nobile
An unaccompanied minor...