The plight of unaccompanied refugee minors in refugee camps: a human rights perspective; case study of Tongogara refugee camp Chipinge

Abstract

This study explores the plight of the unaccompanied refugee minors from a human rights perspective. A case study of Tongogara refugee camp is used for purposes of this study. The human rights approach used explores the refugee minor’s plight from the perspective of the unaccompanied children themselves, that is, how they view their difficult situation becomes very important. The study exposes the importance of involving the unaccompanied refugee minors in making decisions on issues which concern them. The study also probes on the efforts being done by government and non-government stakeholders in trying to address the plight of unaccompanied refugee minors.