Protecting Children
In Thailand, we work with children, adolescents and youth, their families, communities, national authorities, and other international and local organizations.
Depending on your situation, we can help with the following services:
- Family tracing for separated or unaccompanied children
- Intervention with authorities in the case of arrest or detention to ensure that children are not detained
ALL services provided by UNHCR or any partners are FREE of charge.
Yes, you are! If you need information or support from UNHCR, you can contact us by email or by phone. It’s a good idea to talk to your parents or a trusted adult first, but you can also contact us on your own. Make sure you tell us your name, age, and your phone or email address, or any other way to get in touch with you. It’s also a good idea to tell us the names of your parents if they are in Thailand with you. If you are not with your parents, you can also tell us that.
It’s not always easy or possible to find people who are missing, or to get families back together, but children have a right to be with their parents and family. If you are not with your parents, it’s a good idea to let us know so that we can help you stay safe in Thailand. We can also try to help you find them and get in touch with them.
Every child has a right to go to school. Thailand has a policy of “Education for all” and every child has access to free education at a Thai school.