Children and migration a comparative analysis on migration laws and status of children in Kenya and India

Abstract

Children are the future, and if they are not recognized in terms of protection of their rights within any civilized society, then the future of the world is under threat. This being the case and being the year when children's rights and welfare are remembered, it is not only of importance but rather of necessity that the rights of children in society, which has long been overlooked, are addressed and hence, for these to become a reality it is only right that the future of the world is preserved through ensuring the rights of children are well in place in society today. The world today is at a crossroads when it comes to migration laws and human rights violations, as will be epitomized in different scenarios that this research paper seeks to address and outline the different facets by taking a key focus on children's rights in relation to migrant refugee children with a special focus on the level of protection epitomized under International Human Rights Laws and refugee laws with respect to migration of children within the dynamics of Kenya and India. The paper will therefore analyse whether migrant and refugee children’s rights are a reality in Kenya and India today. The study will also examine whether the organs mandated with protecting and enforcing International Human Rights Laws are doing enough. Moreover, the paper looks to find out if the two states are working towards a common goal in ensuring that children rights are protected. Finally, the study will compare to what extent both governments have transversed in recognizing refugee and migrant children's rights and the measures taken by United Nations organs towards the achievement of refugee and migrant children's rights protection