A 19-year-old who came to Ireland from Calais as an unaccompanied migrant two years ago has called on European leaders to pay greater attention to the needs of children when making decisions about the future of the union. Ismail Ahmed joined 60 young people from across Europe in Romania on Thursday ahead of a European Council summit to discuss the role of children in decision-making at an EU-level. “Just because you are a refugee or a migrant does not mean that you are not a child. It is important for children not only to be listened to at a European level but also within our communities. A total of 41 young people were ultimately brought to Ireland under the programme.

Source: The Irish Times May 09, 2019 14:26 UTC