Children : Far from home on World Refugee Day

There’s lots of talk in the media about refugees and the refugee crisis, and it’s easy to be confused about the various definitions, motivations and scenarios that force people to become refugees. This is especially true when it comes to child refugees. Child refugees often find themselves in extremely complex and traumatic situations that are frequently misinterpreted or misunderstood. On top of that, much of what is said or written about refugees is simply untrue, and facts about refugees are often skewed or misreported in order to fuel pre-existing perceptions. To help improve understanding of refugee facts, and clear up some of the most common misconceptions, we’ve created a list of 10 facts about child refugees:

Refugee children have little to no control of their own destinies. Often they are sent abroad by parents desperate to keep them safe, and arrive in new countries unaccompanied and feeling totally alone. If they’re older children they can often be accused of lying about their age and end up miscategorised as adults – so they’re placed among adults who frequently exploit them.

Courtesy : The Children's Society