children on the run


HOW CAN A CHILD SURVIVE? Because of gang activity and criminal violence, tens of thousands of children from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala have no choice but to run to save their lives. They are at extreme risk of physical abuse, sexual exploitation, gang recruitment and human trafficking.


BY THE NUMBERS: 18,000 Children travelling alone were detained by Mexican


authorities between January and April of 2015


SEVEN-FOLD INCREASE


146,000 refugees and asylum seekers in 2016, a seven-fold increase in four years


156% INCREASE In asylum applications in Mexico from


citizens of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala (2016 over 2015)


SEVEN WAYS UNHCR HELPS CHILDREN CAUGHT IN THE VIOLENCE


1 Provides support services at home. 2 Monitors the borders to identify


vulnerable, high-risk cases. 3 Provides increased shelter capacity to meet the growing need. 4 Establishes education programs for children forced to leave school. UNHCR.CA @UNHCRCANADA UNHCR CANADA UNHCR CANADA / 27 5 Provides information, legal aid and representation through local partners. 6 Creates safe houses for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. 7 Provides cash-based assistance so refugees can buy essentials.


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