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Save the Children is committed to reaching the most marginalised and vulnerable children, and there can be no doubt that the lived experiences of refugee, asylum-seeking, trafficked and migrant children makes them amongst the most vulnerable and marginalised children that we see in our work. The dangers inherent in their journeys, the threat of separation from loved ones, of trafficking, of mental and physical harm means that these children need our support to access the services and help they need to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.

This programming guide is a tool to help our staff in the many varied and complex situations in which they work to provide much-needed care and support to children on the move. It was developed by the Children on the Move Task Group that brings together our most experienced practitioners across the world within the framework of our Child Protection Global Theme. We hope and trust that this new guidance, which draws on the experience of staff in Save the Children’s programmes around the globe, will strengthen our response and enable us to better protect these children whether when considering a move, in transit or on arrival at a new destination.

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1.2 billion children are threatened by conflict, widespread poverty or discrimination against girls.

In commemoration of International Children’s Day, Save the Children releases its second annual End of Childhood Index, taking a hard look at the events that rob children of their childhoods and prevent them from reaching their full potential.

Compared to last year, the index finds the overall situation for children appears more favorable in 95 of 175 countries. This is good news – it shows that investments and policies are working to lift up many of our children. But the index also shows progress is not happening fast enough, and conditions appear considerably worse in about 40 countries. Lost childhoods are increasi