Turning 18: Legally an Adult, but Ready for Independence? Challenges Facing Unaccompanied Refugee Youth

Can a single birthday change your entire life? For most young people, turning 18 symbolises freedom, independence, and new opportunities. For unaccompanied refugee children, however, this milestone may also bring considerable uncertainty. What happens when you become an adult but have no family by your side, no stable income, and no secure place to call […]