Child Migration Matters: promoting the rights of undocumented migrant children in Ireland
SUMMARY
The Child Migration Matters research project conducted by the Immigrant Council of Ireland focuses on the situation of migrant children in Ireland.
The project’ s primary goals included raising awareness of the rights and obligations of migrant children, helping children to secure lawful migration status and increasing the capacity of child protection professionals to meet the needs of migrant children. The study was carried out through:- Outreach work;- Training and awareness-raising activities for professionals working with migrant children;- Provision of information, legal advice and representation;- Publication of a legal research report to highlight the need for child-friendly legal provisions;- Advocacy activities.
The Immigrant Council of Ireland’ s research has contributed to the public debate on the situation of migrant children, and has provided concrete recommendations on improving the legal and policy framework to ensure children’ s rights and address their needs.
Country: Republic of Ireland Location: Countrywide
Website: http:// www. immigrantcouncil. ie / sites / default / files / 2017-10 / CMM % 202016 % 20Child % 20 Migration % 20Matters. pdf
Target group: Undocumented migrant children in care
Implemented by: Immigrant Council of Ireland
Funded by: FLAC Public Interest Law Fund
Timeframe: 2015 – October 2017
Contact person: Katie Mannion, Solicitor, Katie @ immigrantcouncil. ie
KEY TOPICS
CASE MANAGEMENT STAFF TRAINING LEGAL AID ACCESS TO INFORMATION ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH
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