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Dr S.E. Rap is Assistant Professor child law and children's rights at Institute of Private Law

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Life in limbo: Unaccompanied children transitioning into adulthood

More attention is needed for the challenges experienced by unaccompanied migrant children transitioning into adulthood in the Netherlands.

Stephanie Rap, Kris van der Pas and Tihomir Sabchev • July 06, 2021

Children’s rights at the local level: The European approach to (unaccompanied) children in migration

Refugee and migrant children require specific protection and support. Local level initiatives play an important role in their integration. Initiatives promoting early integration, an individualised approach and prolonged support appear successful.

Stephanie Rap and Marit Buddenbaum • December 14, 2018

The Dutch Children’s Ombudsman put on the map

The Dutch Children’s Ombudsman successfully monitors the rights of children. The evaluation of the Children’s Ombudsman Act shows, however, that its autonomous position, in relation to the National Ombudsman, could be strengthened.

Marielle Bruning and Stephanie Rap • July 17, 2017