Improving protection for migrant children during COVID19
Participatory action research was undertaken to identify and evidence child protection issues experienced by children in migrant communities in Thailand’s Tak Province in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through qualitative responses, interviewed children reported that physical abuse was most frequently occurring risk for children followed by emotional abuse and child labor. It's clear that migrant children are facing manifold challenges. COVID-19 has exposed underlying vulnerabilities in marginalized migrant communities. This report provides actionable recommendations to support comprehensive and community-based approaches needed to ensure educational continuity and the maintenance of child protection mechanisms during this difficult time.
