REIMAGINING MIGRATION RESPONSES - Learning from children and young people who move in the Horn of Africa

The authors would like to acknowledge the contribution and support of the following individuals and organizations: national research partners: Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) in Ethiopia; the University of Hargeisa in Somaliland; the Peace and Development Research Center in Puntland; the Peace Research Institute at the University of Khartoum; and th. [...] (iii) the role of the family in children and young people’s migration decision-making and the In particular, stakeholders should: collective impact of migration on families and households; — facilitate access to services by adopting a (iv) better understanding of the relationships and multisectoral approach; political economies that shape interactions — prioritize strengthening of children and bet. [...] Much of the The complexity of the migration research on smuggling has been concerned experience: opportunities and with harm to children and young people, and the risks criminal nature of the networks associated with smuggling and trafficking. [...] protection needs they may have”, and ultimately, to put these best interests ahead of any aims related A better understanding of the character and to the limiting of irregular migration.45 complexity of risks, harms and vulnerabilities faced by children and young people who move in the In practice, however, protections and assistance Horn of Africa can be found in unpacking some of are often speci. [...] The methodological including the extent to which the respondents felt design and the insights drawn from listening to they had a choice in moving initially, their evaluation children and young people may have broader of those who can help them or harm them, how application to global discussions about the nature of they respond to risks and opportunities, and the migration in different contexts.