This booklet is intended to support guardians assigned to children in the asylum procedure. It covers the technical aspects of the legal procedures related to the cross-border movement of such children. This booklet covers only procedures related to international protection. It is part of a series of four practical tools for guardians of unaccompanied children with international protection needs. The objective is to support guardians in their daily tasks and responsibilities during the asylum procedure, including the procedure under the Dublin III regulation and temporary protection. The tools have been developed by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) and FRA.
The data cover the key components of national child protection systems. This includes information on national law and policies, as well as the structures, actors, resources, functions and monitoring of national child protection systems.
Children’s rights exist to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child. Improved child protection systems ensure that these rights are met. In recent years, the EU has taken significant steps to improve child protection systems. This mapping of child protection systems gives an overview of the state of such systems at national level and developments since 2015. It promotes the improvement of integrated child protection systems. It is an update of FRA’s mapping of child protection systems in 2015, based on data collected in 2023 in the 27 EU Member States. By publishing this, FRA aims to support securing the sustainable well-being, safety and rights of all children living in the EU.
Council of Europe (CoE) and European Union (EU) Member States have an undeniable sovereign right to control the entry of non-nationals into their territory. While carrying out border control, states have a duty to protect fundamental rights of all people under their jurisdiction, regardless of their nationality, status, or age. Children as a category
of vulnerable persons with special needs require heightened protection.
This tool introduces newly appointed guardians to the concept of international protection, possible forms of protection recognised through the asylum procedure, the relevant legal framework and the related rights of the child. It is part of a series of four practical tools for guardians of unaccompanied children with international protection needs. The objective is to support guardians in their daily tasks and responsibilities during the asylum procedure, including the procedure under the Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 (Dublin III regulation) and temporary protection. The tools have been developed by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
This booklet aims to support guardians assigned to children in the asylum procedure. It includes an overview of the asylum procedure with a specific focus on children, the guarantees in the asylum procedure and your role as a guardian in the different phases of the asylum process. There is also a section on what to do if something unexpected may happen, or if the age of the applicant is disputed. It is part of a series of four practical tools for guardians of unaccompanied children with international protection needs. The objective is to support guardians in their daily tasks and responsibilities during the asylum procedure, including the procedure under the Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 (Dublin III regulation) and temporary protection. The tools have been developed by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine posed new challenges for the EU. Millions were forced to flee the war. As a result of the scale of people’s displacement, the EU activated for the first time the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD). More than 1.3 million children sought international protection in the EU. This bulletin explores the respect, protection and fulfilment of the fundamental rights of displaced children and ways to safeguard their rights. The third in a series, this bulletin builds on the evidence in FRA’s Bulletin #1 and #2 on the experiences of displaced people seeking safety in the EU.
Το παρόν εγχειρίδιο έχει σχεδιαστεί με στόχο να συνδράμει φορείς, οργανισμούς και φυσικά πρόσωπα στην εκπαίδευση επιτρόπων ασυνόδευτων παιδιών ή στην εκπαίδευση εκπαιδευτών. Μπορεί να χρησιμοποιηθεί σε διάφορα πλαίσια κατάρτισης, όπως είναι η επαγγελματική και ακαδημαϊκή κατάρτιση, η πρακτική άσκηση και η συνεχής κατάρτιση. Το εγχειρίδιο βασίζεται στις αρχές των ανθρωπίνων και των θεμελιωδών δικαιωμάτων και στα πρότυπα δεοντολογίας, ενώ επίσης αναγνωρίζει ότι το παιδί και ο/η επίτροπος έχουν τις δικές τους προσωπικές ιστορίες, ικανότητες και δεξιότητες. Ενισχύει την αυτοπεποίθηση των επιτρόπων όσον αφορά την προώθηση των δικαιωμάτων και του συμφέροντος του παιδιού. Επιπλέον, τους/τις ενδυναμώνει προκειμένου να ενεργούν ανεξάρτητα και αμερόληπτα απέναντι σε διάφορους κρατικούς υπαλλήλους, παρόχους υπηρεσιών και μέλη της κοινότητας.
This manual is designed to help institutions, organisations and individuals to train guardians of unaccompanied children or to deliver ‘train-the-trainers’ courses. It can be used in a range of training contexts, such as professional and academic training, on-the-job training and continuing training. The manual is based on human and fundamental rights principles and ethical standards and recognises that the child and the guardian have their own personal stories, resources and capacities. It enhances guardians’ confidence to promote the child’s rights and best interests. It also enhances their confidence to act independently and impartially in relation to different state
officials, service providers and other community members.
Военная агрессия России против Украины вызвала сцены, которые не наблюдались в Европе десятилетиями. С тех пор она привела к гибели людей, огромным разрушениям и невыразимым страданиям. Она также послужила началом массового перемещения людей, не виданного со времен Второй мировой войны. Для их защиты Евросоюз впервые ввел в действие Директиву о временной защите. В этом случае все государства–члены ЕС должны предоставить защиту лицам, перемещенным из Украины.
Vojenská agresia Ruska voči Ukrajine vyvolala situácie, ktoré Európa celé desaťročia nezažila. Odvtedy prináša smrť, spôsobuje rozsiahle ničenie a neopísateľné utrpenie. Vyvolala aj masový pohyb ľudí, ktorý od druhej svetovej vojny nemá obdobu. V záujme ich ochrany EÚ prvýkrát aktivovala smernicu o dočasnej ochrane. Všetky členské štáty EÚ sú teda povinné poskytnúť ochranu osobám vysídleným z Ukrajiny.
Військова агресія Росії проти України призвела до подій, яких не бачили у Європі протягом десятиліть. Відтоді вона спричиняє смерть, величезні руйнування і невимовні страждання. Вона також призвела до масового переміщення людей, якого не траплялося з часів Другої світової війни. Щоб захистити їх, ЄС вперше активував Директиву про тимчасовий захист. Згідно з нею держави-члени ЄС повинні запропонувати переміщеним з України особам.
Военната агресия на Русия срещу Украйна доведе до сцени, на които Европа не беше ставала свидетел от десетилетия. Оттогава причинява смърт, огромни разрушения и неописуеми страдания. Тя предизвика и масово движение на хора, невиждано от Втората световна война насам. За да ги защити, ЕС за първи път задейства Директивата за временна закрила. По този начин всички държави — членки на ЕС, трябва да предложат закрила на разселените лица от Украйна.
Vojenská agrese Ruska vůči Ukrajině vyvolala scény, které Evropa neviděla po desetiletí. Od té doby přináší smrt, rozsáhlé ničení a nepopsatelné utrpení. V jejím důsledku se rovněž daly do pohybu obrovské masy lidí, největší od druhé světové války. S cílem ochránit tyto uprchlíky EU poprvé aktivovala směrnici o dočasné ochraně. Všechny členské státy EU jsou tudíž povinny poskytnout osobám vysídleným z Ukrajiny ochranu.
Die militärische Aggression Russlands gegen die Ukraine löste Situationen aus, die in Europa seit Jahrzehnten nicht mehr beobachtet wurden. Die Folgen sind zahlreiche Todesopfer, enorme Zerstörung und unsagbares Leid. Zudem wurde eine Massenbewegung von Menschen in Gang gesetzt, wie es sie seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg nicht mehr gab. Um die Vertriebenen zu schützen, hat die EU erstmalig die Richtlinie über vorübergehenden Schutz aktiviert. Demnach müssen alle EU-Mitgliedstaaten den aus der Ukraine vertriebenen Personen Schutz bieten.
Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine triggered scenes not seen in Europe for decades. It has since caused death, immense destruction, and unspeakable suffering. It also set in motion a mass movement of people not seen since World War II. To protect them, the EU activated the Temporary Protection Directive for the first time. In doing so, all EU Member States must offer protection to those displaced from Ukraine.
La agresión militar de Rusia contra Ucrania provocó escenas que no se vivían en Europa desde hacía décadas. El conflicto ha causado desde entonces muertes, inmensa destrucción y un sufrimiento indecible. También implicó desplazamientos masivos de población a una escala como no se conocía desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Venemaa sõjaline agressioon Ukrainasse on põhjustanud olukorra, mida ei ole Euroopas aastakümneid esinenud. See on põhjustanud surma, tohutut hävingut ja kirjeldamatuid kannatusi. See käivitas ka inimeste massilise rände, mille sarnast ei ole toimunud teisest maailmasõjast saadik. Põgenike kaitseks aktiveeris EL esmakordselt ajutise kaitse direktiivi. See kohustas kõiki ELi liikmesriike pakkuma Ukraina põgenikele aruandes.
Oroszország Ukrajnával szembeni katonai agressziója Európában évtizedek óta nem látott helyzeteket váltott ki. Halált, hatalmas pusztítást és elmondhatatlan szenvedést okoz. Emellett a II. világháború óta nem látott mértékű tömeges elvándorlást indított el. A lakóhelyüket elhagyni kényszerült személyek védelme érdekében az EU első alkalommal aktiválta az átmeneti védelemről szóló irányelvet. Ezzel összhangban valamennyi uniós tagállam köteles védelmet biztosítani az Ukrajnából menekülőknek.
L’aggressione militare della Russia contro l’Ucraina ha scatenato scenari che l’Europa non viveva da decenni. Da allora ha causato morte, distruzioni massicce e indicibili sofferenze. Ha inoltre innescato spostamenti di massa di persone che non si vedevano dalla seconda guerra mondiale. Per tutelare i profughi, l’UE ha attivato per la prima volta la direttiva sulla protezione temporanea. In tal modo, tutti gli Stati membri dell’UE devono offrire protezione agli sfollati in fuga dall’Ucraina.