The situation for children in Europe and Central Asia

Europe and Central Asia has experienced tremendous change since the collapse of the Soviet Union three decades ago. The 22 countries and territories in the region where UNICEF has Country and Programme Offices have seen rapid transformation of their social structures, societies, infrastructure and borders. Despite notable progress, many children in the Europe and Central Asia region still live in poverty, lack equal access to quality services and suffer discrimination, abuse, exploitation and violence.

Key wordsforced migration / Migrant / Migrant children / refugee children

CountriesCentral Asia / Europe

CategoryPublication