KIND President Prioritizes Child Protection Following 2024 Election. Read Our Statement Now.
October 1, 2024
Unaccompanied Haitian children are fleeing a nation plagued by political instability, gang violence, and natural disasters.
These vulnerable children are forced to embark on dangerous migration routes—by sea, through the Darién Gap, and overland across Central America and Mexico. Along these perilous journeys, they face exploitation, abuse, and life-threatening conditions.
This policy brief outlines crucial recommendations for regional and international actions to protect unaccompanied Haitian children and offer safe, legal alternatives to hazardous migration routes.