Summary:

The document draws attention to the particularly vulnerable situation of unaccompanied and separated children; outlines the multi-faceted challenges faced by
States and other actors in ensuring that such children are able to access and enjoy their rights; and provides guidance on the protection, care and proper treatment of these children.

href='http://www.ohchr.org/english/bodies/crc/docs/GC6.pdf'>Treatment of
Unaccompanied and Separated Children

Previous General Comments and more
information on href='http://www.ohchr.org/english/bodies/crc/comments.htm'>General
Comments

Previous CRC News items

• 01/06/2005: CRC 39: Yemen reporting to the Committee on the Rights of the Child (1 June 2005)
• 30/05/2005: CRC 39: Costa Rica reporting to the Committee on the Rights of the Child (30 May 2005)
• 27/05/2005: CRC 39: Nicaragua reporting to the Committee on the Rights of the Child (27 May 2005)
• 26/05/2005: CRC 39: Mongolia reporting to the Committee on the Rights of the Child (26 May 2005)
• 25/05/2005: OPAC: Colombia Ratifies Optional Protocol on children in armed conflict (25 May 2005)

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