The thesis explores the legal status of unaccompanied children seeking international protection, focusing on how international law addresses the protection of this vulnerable group. It examines the Refugee Convention and the Convention on the Rights of the Child and assesses protective mechanisms established at the European level. The importance of the principle of the best interests of the child is emphasized, along with the challenges countries face in properly addressing these children’s needs. Special attention is given to examples of good and bad practices within EU member states, including Slovenia, assessing whether unaccompanied children are adequately protected. The study provides a review of international and European law and Slovenia’s national framework.
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