Youth on the move: Journeys, challenges, and aspirations across borders

This brief presents the lived experiences and pressing concerns of young people on the move, including displaced individuals and other migrants, across Lebanon, Türkiye, Yemen, Greece, the Netherlands, Syria, and Ukraine. It draws from a diverse community of mobile youth, highlighting their journeys, current legal and social realities, and their aspirations for a dignified and secure future. We asked them: What are some key challenges for you on the journey and upon arrival? What support do you need? What do you want decision-makers to know? The findings shed light on the daily challenges faced during and after migration, as well as the urgent need for safety, stability, opportunity, and recognition. Read our insights and our recommendations to decision-makers below.