Integrity of Unaccompanied Boys, Girls and Adolescents in Migration Processes

Abstract

The objective of this study was to describe the legal and social strategies for safeguarding the integrity of unaccompanied children and adolescents entering Ecuador during migration processes. The research procedure in this study was supported by a quantitative approach, utilizing a document-based bibliographical typology, which allowed for the analysis of the study's subject. The materials used included scientific research, regulations, laws, and peer-reviewed works. It is concluded that the Ecuadorian legal system and international laws aim to protect the integrity of unaccompanied children and adolescents in the migration process without discrimination based on nationality, race, or age. Unaccompanied children and adolescents in migration processes are more likely to be in a vulnerable situation regarding their rights.