Here, Refugee Children Will Get the Same Rights As Any Other

By recognizing refugee children as deserving of the same rights to access help, protection, and essential services as any kid protected by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), Thailand is reinforcing its commitment to upholding refugees’ rights and well-being.

Article 22 of the CRC prescribes that “If I am a refugee, I have a right to help, protection, and the same rights as children born in this country,” which includes medical treatment, education, and shelter.

During last year’s Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, Thailand made a pivotal commitment to recognize refugee children deserving of the same rights to access education, healthcare, legal protection, family reunification, and other essential services as any other child under the CRC. This commendable decision is a step toward a more inclusive environment for refugee children in Thailand.