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Unaccompanied refugee children

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CRC Article = 22
Note:
Article 22 of the CRC accords special rights to children who are seeking refugee status outside the country of their nationality or former habitual residence or who are considered a refugee in accordance with applicable international or domestic law and procedures, whether accompanied or unaccompanied by their parents or by any other person.

See also:
Accompanied refugee children   Children deprived of their family environment   Family reunification   Family tracing   Refugee children   Refugee status