This report reviews the maritime movements of asylum-seeking children across South East Asia and their experiences in countries of origin, transit and destination. According to this report, countries in the region have implemented a number of barriers that have increased risks of migration and opened up opportunities for traffickers and smugglers.
Per this report, the number of mixed migrants tripled from 2012 to 2014, and continues to increase due to conflict, displacement, food insecurity and climate-induced natural disasters.
The report contains qualitative research, which focuses on the maritime movements of children in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia who survived the Andaman Sea Crisis. A total of 178 key stakeholders participated in the research, including governments, UN agencies, international organisations, civil society members, regional representatives and the media. This report focuses on the experiences of 82 children on the move in countries of transit and destination, and incorporates an analysis of internal and external research, situation reports and needs assessments.
The research reveals the need for protection-sensitive interventions in the immediate, medium and longer term.
