JRS Malta reaffirms commitment to protecting children across Europe
One child dies or disappears every day attempting to cross the central Mediterranean. JRS Malta reaffirms our commitment to protecting children across Europe.
One child dies or disappears every day attempting to cross the central Mediterranean.
According to UNICEF figures, around 3,500 children have died or disappeared in the Central Mediterranean in the last 10 years. We know from our work that even once they arrive, unaccompanied and separated children so often go missing.
This leaves them vulnerable to smuggling networks and human traffickers, exploitation and physical and psychological violence.
JRS Malta has called, for many years, for better protection, care and support for unaccompanied minors – for them to feel safe in Malta, and for those who want to make Malta their home, to be able to do so.
On International Missing Children’s Day (25th May), JRS Malta reaffirmed our commitment to protecting children across Europe.
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