1. RATIONALE OF THE RECOMMENDATION
1.1 Why is transition to adulthood so important for young refugees?
1.2 Overview of challenges faced by young refugees
1.3 The Council of Europe and Young Refugees
1.4 Youth work with young refugees
1.5 What is the Recommendation on Supporting Young Refugees in Transition to Adulthood?
2. THE ESSENTIALS OF THE RECOMMENDATION
Scope
Key principles
Structure of the Recommendation
The Recommendation in practice
3. THE RECOMMENDATION IN DETAIL – SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHTS OF YOUNG REFUGEES
3.1 Developing legal frameworks
3.2 Non-discrimination and protection
3.3 Social services, accommodation, and welfare benefits
3.4 Access to education
3.5 Access to healthcare and psychological support
3.6 Information and legal advice
3.7 Right to family reunification
3.8 Employment
3.9 Life projects
4. THE RECOMMENDATION IN DETAIL – THE ROLE OF YOUTH WORK
4.1 Mobilising the potential of youth work to meet the needs of young refugees
4.2 Supporting youth work targeted at young refugees
4.3 Supporting mental health and well-being
4.4 Targeted support for youth organisations and youth work
4.5 Leisure and recreation
4.6 Accessibility, outreach and information of youth work
4.7 Collaboration and co-operation
4.8 Participation and decision-making
4.9 The role of national youth councils and youth organisations
4.10 Awareness-raising
5. CONCLUSION
5.1 Challenges during the transition to adulthood
5.2 The Council of Europe and the Recommendation
5.3 Challenges related to the implementation of the Recommendation
5.4 Opportunities to support the implementation of the Recommendation
6. MEASURING LEVEL AND PROGRESS
6.1 Self-assessment tool
6.2 How to use these grids?
APPENDICES
List of further resources and tools
Bibliography
Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)4 on supporting young refugees in transition to adulthood – full text as adopted