UNICEF reported children are most vulnerable to mining related in-migration in Mongolia
The movement of people in connection with mining has significant impacts on children, reveals UNICEF report on the impact of in-migration on children in mining-affected communities in Mongolia.
UNICEF reported children are most vulnerable to mining related in-migration in Mongolia. The movement of people in connection with mining has significant impacts on children, reveals UNICEF report on the impact of in-migration on children in mining-affected communities in Mongolia. The report is the first of its kind that provides better understanding and evidence of how and why children are affected by in-migration. As dependents of migrant mine workers, job seekers and other migrants, children are exposed to most of the project-related risks and impacts. In addition, children are particularly vulnerable to changes and disruptions to their lives and development due to migration, and to social and environmental changes in relation to rapidly increasing or decreasing populations. Although communities have benefited socially and economically from both the presence of mining operations and related investments in infrastructure and social services such as schools and hospitals, the report highlights that more can and should be done to ensure that these benefits reach all children. The study presents views and experiences of key stakeholders in the mining sector based on interviews with companies, central and local government officials, national civil society organizations, social service professionals, youth groups and social projects in areas that host mining operations. Based on key findings from the research, the report provides recommendations for mining companies, local authorities and other key stakeholders on how to manage the impact of mining and in-migration on children and address social issues that arise in the mining communities.
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