UNICEF called for safeguarding the rights of hldren while framing immigration policies. In its statement it said -
“As countries convene for the International Migration Review Forum, the world faces a global turning point in how migration systems affect children. Globally, new laws, enforcement practices and bilateral arrangements are rapidly changing.
“What is at stake is profound - whether children will be met with systems that uphold their rights and best interests, or risk exposing them to harm, family separation and reduced access to protection.
“It is essential to reaffirm a core principle: protecting children and managing migration are not competing objectives. Migration governance, law enforcement and child protection are complementary and mutually reinforcing when grounded in international standards and practical safeguards. Effective migration management can and must coexist with measures that protect children’s safety, dignity and futures.
