DESTINATION UNKNOWN Campaign - to protect children on the move

Who we are

Destination Unknown is an international campaign to protect children on the move led by Terre des Hommes and implemented by campaign members.

What we want

Children on the move have the right to move as well as being protected, based on their best interest and on their views.

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What we do

With Destination Unknown, we operate on the field, raise awareness, advocate for changes and contribute to networks.

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Millions of children around the world are on the move. They lost home. They are escaping poverty, violence or disaster. They may end up exploited or abused. Their destination is unknown. Let’s mobilize to protect their rights.

Latest News

New manual to support organisations working for regularisation of children, young people and families Posted Apr 19, 2018

A new manual advising organisations who work with migrant children, young people, families and governments for new or improved regularisation mechanisms has been produced by

Education, work and family life are biggest challenges facing young refugees, new study reveals Posted Apr 03, 2018

New research into the problems young refugees face when transitioning into adulthood can help us understand and tackle the issues they face, write Professor Lorraine

States should never use force or detention against migrant children to obtain their fingerprints, says EU rights agency Posted Mar 28, 2018

Authorities from European Union member states should never use force to obtain migrant children’s fingerprints and other biometric data, a new report by the European