Uncertain Futures: A Briefing Note on the Situation for Unaccompanied and Separated Refugee Children in Greece

This briefing aims to bring attention to ongoing issues of concern and provide concrete recommendations for improving the response for this highly vulnerable group.

Despite progress made by the Greek government and international and national nongovernmental organisations (NGO) to meet the unique needs of UASC, stakeholders at all levels must do much more to improve conditions and prospects for the children trapped in this protracted crisis. This is especially pertinent given the upcoming transition of UASC shelter and response management from NGOs which have been supported by the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development, to the Greek Government which will be supported by the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME).