Escape, integration and children's rights: understanding and taking action

The workshop addresses the themes of flight, integration and children's rights.

Participants critically analyze the differences between migration and flight, and familiarize themselves with key concepts and corresponding legal frameworks.

They reflect on the challenges facing children and refugees, while questioning their own role in society.

The main aim is therefore not only to raise awareness of the situation of refugees and migrants, but also to encourage participants to see themselves as actors capable of actively contributing to social change. Who is responsible for successful integration? What role do they themselves play?

Workshop structure:

After an introduction to children's rights, the young people discuss how these rights are implemented in Luxembourg and how they differ from the reality of refugee children's lives. Through case studies and group work, they explore the central aspects of flight and migration, and discuss the push and pull factors that influence migration.

Another focal point was the situation of refugees in Luxembourg. Participants discussed prejudice, unaccompanied minors (UAMs) and integration issues.

In the longer version of the workshop (minimum 6 sessions), young people put their knowledge into practice through an awareness-raising project that builds team spirit and organizational skills. At the same time, they deepen their critical thinking on the topics addressed.

What's more, the young people will be able to make other children and young people aware of their rights and act as multipliers.