Asylum and Migration
Netherlands 'Fallen Below Safety Threshold' for Asylum Children in Emergency Housing
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has issued an urgent recommendation to Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink, municipalities, and professionals to address the unsafe living conditions of children in emergency asylum housing. The report warns that thousands of children are enduring prolonged stays in unsuitable locations such as boats and containers, facing risks of physical and sexual violence due to a system overly reliant on crisis measures rather than structural solutions. OVV Chairman Chris van Dam states that the government has sacrificed child safety for endless debates and quantity over quality, urging officials to reduce dependence on emergency housing and establish maximum stay durations.
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