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OUR ADVOCACY PRIORITIES

In addition to providing frontline services, the Centre for Refugee Children is committed to enhancing access to justice for refugee and migrant children through our advocacy work

A REFUGEE SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR CHILDREN

Refugee children are forced to navigate systems that are designed for adults. Our centre regularly advocates for child-friendly systems

FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILD REFUGEES

Children who are accepted as refugees in Canada do not have the right to bring their parents or siblings to Canada.

THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

Canada signed the UNCRC in 1991. How are we doing in fulfilling our commitments?

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child released a report in June 2022 on how Canada is doing in our commitment to children’s rights. The report included important recommendations to uphold the rights of refugee children:

Canada Must do Better for Refugee and Migrant Children! Create independent oversight for the CBSA. Provide public health services to all children, regardless of status. End detention of children! End separation of families through detention. Turn laws into action: ensure the best interest of the child. Listen to the views of children in making immigration decisions. Process applications involving children quickly, positively and sensitively.
READ THE FULL REPORT