As They Move: Child and youth experiences of migration, displacement, and return in Afghanistan

The document titled “As They Move: Child and Youth Experiences of Migration, Displacement and Return in Afghanistan” is a comprehensive study conducted by UNICEF Innocenti and Samuel Hall. It explores the multifaceted experiences of children and young people affected by migration within Afghanistan, focusing on those who have returned or been forcibly returned to the country, as well as those internally displaced. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and interviews with over 1,500 participants, to highlight the challenges and needs of these children in terms of displacement, migration, return, and reintegration. It emphasizes the importance of tailored support and services to address the specific vulnerabilities and circumstances of the affected children and young people, considering the broader humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The document also provides key findings and recommendations for programmatic design and policy-making to improve the well-being and protection of migrant and displaced children.