Children who migrate with their parents face unique challenges and vulnerabilities. That's why it's crucial that their right to express their views is fully implemented in international protection procedures. 

Transition of unaccompanied minors to adulthood

On the occasion of the European Day for Combating Trafficking in Persons (18 October), the Ministry of Interior, the Budapest Process and the European Migration Network organised an international conference in Budapest on 20-21 October, with the participation of more than 30 countries and international organisations.

Secondary movements of beneficiaries of international protection

 State Migration Service of Ukraine joining the EMN

On Tuesday, 2 August, the State Migration Service of Ukraine and the European Commission signed the Administrative Arrangement establishing cooperation in the European Migration Network. The signature took place in Kyiv during the official visit of the Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson with Ukrainian authorities.

Secondary movements of beneficiaries of international protection

Since 2015, several Member States have introduced legislative changes in their international protection and return procedures. These included expanding the types of alternatives to detention, prioritising alternative measures over detention, and lowering the minimum age for the compulsory application of alternatives to detention. Others enhanced the safeguards for vulnerable persons, and introduced new rules whereby minors and families with minor children could not be detained in detention centres.