A comprehensive collection designed to serve as a valuable resource for stakeholders engaged in youth and children migration issues.

MYCP Written Submission on “A global call for concrete action for the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action”

MYCP Written Submission on OHCHR comprehensive study on human rights and the social reintegration of persons released from detention and persons subjected to non-custodial measures, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 57/9

MYCP Written Submission on upcoming country visit to the United Arab Emirates (14 - 25 April 2025)

MYCP Written Submission on a child-centered response to sexual exploitation of children in street situations

MYCP Written Submission on Rwanda in advance of visit

MYCP Written Submission on Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the criminal justice system – Report of the International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement

MYCP Written Submission for the report on “Labour Migration, Business and Human Rights” to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly

MYCP Written Submission for Thematic Report on the (Re)integration of Internally Displaced Persons in Urban Settings

MYCP Written Submission on Guatemala in advance of country visit - visit dates 14 to 25 July 2025

MYCP Written Submission on the Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action

MYCP Written Submission on Human Rights in the Life Cycle of Renewable Energy and Critical Minerals

MYCP Written Submission on Human Rights Defenders Working on Climate Change and a Just Transition

MYCP Written Submission on Care and Support for Children with Disabilities within the Family Environment and its Gendered Dimensions

MYCP Written Submission on minority issues on the contribution of the UN to the full realization of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities

Written Submission on the Secretary General Minorities Report 2025: Rights of Persons belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities

Written Submission on the Worst Forms of Child Labour – taking stock of progress and remaining challenges.

Addressing the Barriers Faced by Migrant Youth and Children with Disabilities in Exercising their Right to Participate in Political and Public Life under Article 29 of the CRPD.

The GCM is a non-binding international framework, unlike the 1951 Refugee Convention. The GCM is not a treaty. Member States are not legally bound by the contents of the Compact, and therefore, have no formal legal obligations of compliance to achieve any of its objectives.

Youth leaders across South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA) are not only affected by migration, they are shaping its future. Through region-wide consultations with hundreds of young people experiencing forced migration, displacement, economic hardship, and systemic exclusion, six clear priorities emerged.

This Policy Brief, led by young people, is intended for policymakers, civil society actors, and international organizations working on migration governance in Latin America and the Caribbean. It presents six priority recommendations to advance a just, inclusive, and resilient migration system in the region, grounded in human rights and equity. These recommendations aim to respond to intersecting crises of conflict, economic instability, health disparities, and environmental change, while addressing the systemic inequalities that shape mobility across the region. They also align with the objectives outlined in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), adopted in 2018.

The Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) and partners highlight the value of youth insights on migration but note their underrepresentation in high-level talks. Ahead of the 2024-2025 Global Compact for Migration (GCM) Regional Reviews and the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), MYCP held youth consultations in Europe and North America to amplify young voices on migration issues. These consultations identified ongoing migrant challenges and offered practical solutions based on real experiences. This youth-led policy brief shares key recommendations to strengthen the GCM by prioritizing youth perspectives in these regions.

Youth in Asia and the Pacific face complex migration challenges, including climate change, limited job opportunities, unequal healthcare, and protection risks. Despite this, they lead efforts for inclusive, resilient, rights-based migration systems. This brief, based on youth consultations, highlights trends, barriers, and opportunities, offering recommendations. It calls on governments, civil society, the private sector, UN agencies, and others to partner with youth to shape migration policies that reflect their needs and aspirations.

The Africa regional youth consultations, convened by the Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) in the context of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM), brought together youth from across the continent to co-create forward-looking, actionable migration priorities. These consultations centered on the realities facing young Africans, and the following six youth-driven recommendations are the outcome of this participatory process.