How UNICEF helps young migrants in Central America, Mexico and the U.S. paid UNICEFUSA
A family crosses the Suchiate River at the Mexico-Guatemala border near Ciudad Hildalgo, Mexico on January 31, 2019.Gang-related violence, extortion and forced recruitment are a daily reality in northern Central America, affecting children's lives in their schools, their homes and their communities.
They may be apprehended in transit or upon reaching their destinations, only to be detained and then returned to their countries of origin. Children who are separated from their families experience trauma that causes lasting damage to their mental, emotional and physical health.
As a result of the open-door shelter's success, the Mexican government has committed to working in partnership with UNICEF to bring this model to scale on a national level so that no children are detained for migration purposes. For many years, UNICEF offices in Central America have been working to strengthen national protection systems and address the root causes of migration . Yet children continue to arrive in the U.S., and so UNICEF's vital programs are moving with them.
Built out by Jewish Family Service San Diego and the ACLU San Diego in 2017, the SDRRN includes eight core partners, including human rights and service organizations, and operates the largest respite center for asylum-seeking families in the San Diego border region. To date, the SDRRN has served more than 7,500 individuals, with an average of 60 new asylum seekers each day .
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