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Discussing migrant children’s transition to adulthood

FRA took part in a workshop in Athens on 30 January on the transition to adulthood for unaccompanied children.

Participants discussed different policies and practices in relation to vocational training or the transition to employment.

FRA presented an overview of guardianship systems in the EU. It also spoke about the important role guardians can play in ensuring a smooth transition of children to adulthood. It drew on its research on guardianship systems for unaccompanied children in the EU: developments since 2014

The Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum organised the event with the support of the Council of Europe and the European Union.