Asylum and Migration
Sleeping quarters for seventy people and no play area: 7,000 asylum children at risk of developmental damage, says OVV
The Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid (OVV) has issued a critical report urging ministers, municipalities, and professionals involved in asylum care to address the unsafe living conditions for children in emergency shelters. The report highlights that 7,000 asylum children face risks of developmental damage due to overcrowded sleeping quarters accommodating up to seventy people and a lack of play spaces, stating that this crisis requires immediate action.
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