Volunteer Guardianship

Date Shared:

Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 10:01

Countries and areas:

Italy

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Germany-Morocco 2017-2018

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Unaccompanied Children and Youth, Migrant Protection and Assistance, Diversity, Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion

Summary:

Italy’s volunteer guardianship model relies on private citizens who are willing to support integration of unaccompanied migrant children. Following expressions of interest from citizens, the Ombudsman’s office selects, screens and trains the guardians.

Link:

For more information:

https://blogs.unicef.org/evidence-for-action/duty-to-protect-how-volunta...
http://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2017/04/21/17G00062/sg (in Italian)

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2018 - Children and Youth on the Move: Implementing Sustainable Solutions - Thematic Workshop - Final Report