A total of 29 humanitarian organisations - including the International Rescue Committee - have co-signed a joint policy brief warning that the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum risks failing to protect unaccompanied children at Europe's borders.

While the EU Pact promises to “significantly enhance” protection for unaccompanied children, in reality they may be exposed to even greater dangers - unless stronger safeguards are swiftly put into place. 

As the EU and its member states move towards implementation of the EU Pact, we are calling for them to ensure that the rights of unaccompanied children are protected - in line with international refugee and human rights law. 

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