{"id":1546,"date":"2011-11-06T18:00:14","date_gmt":"2011-11-07T01:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/humanium.org\/en\/?page_id=1546"},"modified":"2026-02-26T18:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:12:00","slug":"europe-caucasus-france","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/europe-caucasus-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Children of France"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Realizing Children\u2019s Rights in France<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89653\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-830x830.jpeg 830w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-230x230.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-350x350.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2643586887_edited-480x480.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89654\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-830x830.jpeg 830w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-230x230.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-350x350.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2428668525_edited-480x480.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>France ratified the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/convention\/\">Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)<\/a> in 1990, thereby committing itself to guaranteeing all children within its territory respect for and protection of their fundamental rights. As the historical birthplace of human rights and a founding member of the United Nations, the country presents itself as a key player in promoting equality and dignity. However, more than thirty years after ratification, children from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/minority-children\/\">minority groups<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/displaced-children\/\">refugees<\/a> and migrants, children with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/disabled-children\/\">disabilities<\/a>, LGBTQ+ youth, and those living in overseas territories continue to face structural barriers that limit their access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/fundamental-rights-2\/health\/\">health,<\/a> and adequate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/protection\/\">protection<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d5677295.624111432!2d-2.6902465266286253!3d45.98889307546985!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xd54a02933785731%3A0x6bfd3f96c747d9f7!2sFrance!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sfr!4v1771595970288!5m2!1sen!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Population:<\/strong> 68.6 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pop. ages 0-14:<\/strong> 16.7%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Life expectancy:<\/strong> 83.39 years&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Under-5 mortality rate:<\/strong> 4.1\u2030<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>France at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>France is a country located in north-western <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/europe-caucasus\/\">Europe<\/a>. Its mainland is bordered to the north-east by Belgium and Luxembourg, to the east by Germany, Switzerland and Italy, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, Spain and Andorra, to the west by the Bay of Biscay, and to the north-west by the English Channel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, generations of migrants from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/middle-east-north-africa\/\">Middle East<\/a> and Africa crossing the Mediterranean, as well as from Central Asia and the Nordic countries travelling through Europe, have settled permanently in France, forming a diverse group. In addition to these numerous migrations, France has been the scene of numerous battles and prolonged occupations over the centuries before becoming, in the 20th century, the main destination for foreign immigration in Europe, thus adding further diversity to the ethnic mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French is the national language, spoken and taught everywhere. However, accents and dialects are widespread in rural areas, and many people tend to retain their regional linguistic customs, either through tradition or through a voluntary and deliberate return to a specific regional dialect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of French people belong to the Roman Catholic Church. Reflecting the presence of immigrants from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/middle-east-north-africa\/\">North Africa<\/a>, Algeria, and Morocco, France has one of the largest Muslim populations in Europe, with approximately 5,000,000 Muslims (Britannica, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its metropolitan territory, France also consists of several overseas territories scattered across the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. These territories cover Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, R\u00e9union, Mayotte, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Barth\u00e9lemy, Saint Martin, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, New Caledonia, and the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Children living in these territories face realities that are very different from those in metropolitan France, particularly in terms of access to healthcare, education, and housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Status of children\u2019s rights<\/strong> <strong><u><a href=\"#_ftn1\"><sup><strong><u><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/u><\/strong><\/sup><\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89659\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4993160054719563;width:319px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-830x554.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2457073299-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>France is one of the 51 founding members of the United Nations, having joined the organisation in 1945. France subsequently ratified the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/convention\/\">Convention on the Rights of the Child<\/a> on 7 August 1990, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/protocol-child-soldier\/\">Optional Protocol to the Convention relating to the Rights of the Child, on the involvement of children in armed conflicts<\/a> on 5 February 2003, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/protocol-child-sale\/\">Optional Protocol to the Child\u2019s Rights Convention, concerning the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography<\/a> on 5 February 2003 (United Nations Human Rights Bodies and Treaties, n.d.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has also ratified several key instruments, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (4 November 1980)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty (2 October 2007)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (4 November 1980)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (14 December 1983)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (28 July 1971)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Addressing the needs of children<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">Right to education&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, the right to education is a fundamental pillar that enables every child to flourish and integrate into society. Education is compulsory and free for all children aged 3 to 16 residing in France, whether French or foreign. Such education can take place in public or private schools, or at home, subject to prior authorisation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This right also implies assistance to ensure equal opportunities and combat inequality. Aid and resource allocation are planned to take into account economic and social differences and combat inequality (L\u00e9gifrance, 2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrolment in nursery and primary school is done by applying for a certificate of enrolment from the local council, which then allows the child to be enrolled by the headteacher of the chosen school. For secondary school enrolment, the competent authority assigns the pupil to a secondary school based on their place of residence. Enrolment in upper secondary school is done by applying for assignment to the chosen institution (ADATE, 2021). To gain access to university, students must obtain their baccalaureate and pay registration fees ranging from \u20ac178 for a bachelor\u2019s degree to \u20ac254 for a master\u2019s degree for students of European nationality (Service Public France, 2025).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these principles, some children are still denied access to quality education. This particularly affects the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/poor-children\/\">vulnerable<\/a> children, such as those living in slums or unaccompanied minors. In many cases, children are denied access to school, often due to discrimination based on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/disabled-children\/\">disability<\/a>, lifestyle, administrative status, or origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, the situation is as follows: it is estimated that 80% of children living in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-urban-areas\/\">slums<\/a> or squats do not attend school. The problem of unaccompanied foreign minors and children residing in Mayotte and French Guiana is particularly critical, requiring urgent care and concrete measures to improve their situation (Commission Nationale Consultative des Droits de l\u2019Homme, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/fundamental-rights-2\/health\/\">Right to health<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89663\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7778378561048969;width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-830x467.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2666775125-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/fundamental-rights-2\/health\/\">right to health<\/a> guarantees everyone access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Patients have the right to receive clear information about their state of health, potential costs, and conditions of care (Centre of European and International Liaisons for Social Security, n.d.). In France, anyone residing or working on a stable and regular basis in the country is entitled to healthcare. This right, known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/fundamental-rights-2\/health\/\">right to health<\/a>, is guaranteed by the Universal Health Coverage (PUMa) scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This scheme also covers patients\u2019 rights, such as the right to information about their state of health and the costs incurred, the right to informed consent, the right to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/nondiscrimination\/\">non-discrimination<\/a> in access to healthcare, the right to privacy, and the right to confidentiality. The AME (State Medical Aid) is a measure that can be used by people in precarious situations to access suitable healthcare (L\u2019Assurance Maladie France, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this right to health is still hampered by several obstacles. On the one hand, health literacy is insufficient, making it difficult to understand information and navigate the healthcare system. On the other hand, access to healthcare professionals is complex, and appointments are difficult to obtain. Finally, drug shortages further complicate the situation (Sant\u00e9 Publique France, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/protection\/\">Right to protection<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, the right to protection encompasses several aspects: universal health coverage (PUMa), legal protection for minors (including guardianship), and the protection of minors at risk. Foreign children, among them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/displaced-children\/\">refugees<\/a> and persons in subsidiary protection, can also benefit from these protection measures. Protection of the person in a broader sense also extends to image and privacy (L\u2019Assurance Maladie France, 2025; Service Public France, n.d.; Service Public France, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children have the right to protection in that \u2018every child has the right to grow up in a protective environment, free from violence, abuse or exploitation\u2019 (Ministry of Justice, n.d.). The Child Welfare Service (ASE) may, as a first step, put administrative measures in place. If these prove insufficient to put an end to a dangerous situation, the justice system assumes responsibility for legal protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/displaced-children\/\">refugees<\/a>, temporary or subsidiary assistance may be granted while their situation is being regularised (Service Public France, 2024). However, in reality, this right to protection is undermined by repression and excessive use of force by the police, by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/nondiscrimination\/\">discrimination<\/a> and racism prevalent in France, and by the impact of asylum and immigration law (Amnesty International, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Risk factors \u2192 Country-specific challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/abuse\/\">Child abuse<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, children suffer all kinds of abuse, such as forced labour, forced begging, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/sexual-abuse-children\/\">sexual exploitation<\/a>. Unaccompanied children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France has identified cases of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-trafficking\/\">child trafficking<\/a> for various forms of exploitation, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-labour\/\">forced labour<\/a> in agriculture, particularly in the Champagne region. In the French department of Mayotte, unaccompanied Comorian children are also highly vulnerable to trafficking (US Department of State, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incest, sexual assault, and physical violence are common problems for children in France, with the majority of abuse perpetrated by close family members. In 2022, the number of children who died a violent death within their families rose to 60. At least one child dies every five days as a result of abuse by their parents or a close relative. In 2023, approximately one in ten French people are estimated to have been victims of incest during their lifetime (Statista, 2025; UNICEF, 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, the persistent and growing problems of discriminatory checks and searches, as well as the excessive and sometimes lethal use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/life\/\">force<\/a> against children, are extremely worrying. This violence is often exacerbated by systemic racism and disproportionately affects young people of African and Arab origin (Le Monde 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/poor-children\/\">Poverty<\/a><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, thousands of minors are poor and deprived of access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/fundamental-rights\/\">fundamental rights<\/a> such as education and healthcare. Some live in slums or are homeless. In 2022, more than 20,000 individuals were living in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-rural-areas\/\">slums<\/a> in metropolitan France, including 8,000 to 10,000 children. Among those affected, the school enrolment rate was 47% among 12- to 18-year-olds (M\u00e9decins du Monde, 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89662\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4993160054719563;width:308px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2397299381-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to the multiple forms of discrimination they face, they have to cope with unsanitary living conditions, overcrowding, and health insecurity, which is exacerbated by the fragility of the structures built and by problems related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/water\/\">water<\/a> and sanitation management. Furthermore, the lack of statistics on the subject and the failure of government services to meet their obligations hinder the implementation of measures to improve their situation (M\u00e9decins du Monde, 2019; UNICEF, 2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/nondiscrimination\/\">Discrimination<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the social and economic discrimination suffered by poor children in mainland France, those living in overseas territories face structural disparities linked to their place of residence. Access to healthcare, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">education,<\/a> and housing is much more limited there. This endemic poverty has serious consequences: in R\u00e9union, nearly one in two children is affected, while in French Guiana, the figure is six out of ten. Poor housing affects nearly 600,000 people in these territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s health is also directly impacted, which has consequences for their development and well-being. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/infant-mortality\/\">Infant mortality<\/a> rates are significantly higher than the average recorded in mainland France. This problem is directly linked to a lack of infrastructure and financial resources. In 2019, 45% of inhabitants in Mayotte reported having given up on seeking medical treatment. These numerous issues overlap and compromise the lives of 1.2 million children and young people (UNICEF, 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/displaced-children\/\">Migrant and refugee children&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Systemic failures, administrative dysfunctions, and significant disparities characterise the reception and temporary emergency care of unaccompanied foreign minors in France. The increasingly restrictive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/social-exclusion-and-poverty-in-france-an-alarming-reality-made-worse-by-the-immigration-law\/\">immigration policies<\/a> of the French authorities make discrimination and difficulties in regularising foreign minors\u2019 situation a daily reality. Unaccompanied minors also find it difficult to access information and justice. They do not always speak the language and are unfamiliar with lengthy administrative procedures (Info Migrants, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refugee and migrant children in France face major difficulties, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/abuse\/\">violence<\/a> and abuse, mental and physical health problems (such as post-traumatic stress disorder and nutritional deficiencies), barriers to education and housing, and the danger of discrimination and racism (Human Rights Watch, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/disabled-children\/\">Children with disabilities<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, discrimination, access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">education<\/a> and social services, and financial difficulties are problems faced by children with disabilities. Most children with disabilities enrolled in mainstream schools come from disadvantaged families (51%), which contrasts sharply with the overall average for pupils of the same age (38%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children with disabilities face less favourable living conditions. In 2016\u20132017, the percentage of households receiving the disabled child education allowance (AEEH) living below the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/poor-children\/\">poverty<\/a> line was 25%, while the percentage was 17% for households not receiving the allowance (High Commission for Strategy and Planning, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/girls-rights\/\">Girls\u2019 rights<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, girls enjoy fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, but these rights are violated by discriminatory bans. In particular, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/nondiscrimination\/\">discrimination<\/a> based on religious dress, especially the ban on the hijab in sports and public schools, disproportionately affects Muslim girls and women (Amnesty International, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Violence against girls and women, including widespread sexual violence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/infanticide\/\">femicide<\/a>, is another serious problem, often met with disbelief by the judicial system due to deeply entrenched sexism. Between 2012 and 2021, 94% of rape complaints and 86% of sexual assault complaints were dismissed by the French justice system. Furthermore, although the official final rate of femicide in France for 2025 is not yet available, existing data indicate that the problem of lethal domestic violence persists (Human Rights Watch, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/lgbtq-children\/\">LGBTQ+ youth<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, LGBTQ+ children face challenges related to discrimination and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/abuse\/\">violence<\/a>, often perpetrated within their families and school environments. These situations can lead to psychological distress and feelings of isolation. Homophobia and transphobia often expose them to rejection by their families and the education system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the 1,620 cases of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/nondiscrimination\/\">discrimination<\/a> and violence against people who are homosexual or transgender recorded in France in 2024, 200 were committed within their family unit or close circle of friends. Rejection by loved ones is reported by 71% of victims. Harassment, threats, and insults affect 34%, 19%, and 34% of those concerned, respectively (Observatoire des in\u00e9galit\u00e9s, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-suicide\/\">Suicide among children and teenagers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suicide among children is a growing concern in France, with child psychiatric services overwhelmed by an increase in the number of cases and hospitalisations for suicide attempts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/girls-rights\/\">Girls<\/a> appear to be more affected, often expressing their distress through self-harm or eating disorders. Boys, although less likely to attempt suicide, are more likely to succeed, often using more violent methods. In France, suicide is the second leading cause of death among children aged 15 to 24 (Le Monde, 2022, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Written by Mo\u00efra Phu\u00f6ng Van de Po\u00ebl<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Internally reviewed by Aditi Partha<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Translated by Adrian Ordinana Salvador<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Proofread by Or Salama<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Last updated on 26 September 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">ADATE (2021, 24 juin). La discrimination dans l\u2019acc\u00e8s \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9ducation. Extrait d\u2019ADATE \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-droits-etrangers.org\/vivre-en-france\/les-discriminations\/la-discrimination-dans-lacces-a-leducation\/#:~:text=On%20retrouve%20%C3%A9galement%20ce%20principe,code%20de%20l'%C3%A9ducation\">https:\/\/www.info-droits-etrangers.org\/vivre-en-france\/les-discriminations<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Amnesty International (2024, 23 avril). En France, un recul des droits et libert\u00e9s en 2023. Extrait d\u2019Amnesty International \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amnesty.fr\/actualites\/france-le-recul-des-droits-et-libertes#:~:text=En%20France%2C%20un%20recul%20des%20droits%20et%20libert%C3%A9s%20en%202023,-Publi%C3%A9%20le%2023.04&amp;text=R%C3%A9pression%20violente%20des%20manifestations%20contre,action%20chez%20Amnesty%20International%20France.&amp;text=Jusqu'o%C3%B9%20ira%20l'%C\">https:\/\/www.amnesty.fr\/actualites\/france-le-recul-des-droits-et-libertes<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Amnesty International (2025, 18 f\u00e9vrier). France: Hijab ban in all sports would violate human rights and target Muslim women and girls. Extrait d\u2019Amnesty International \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amnesty.org\/en\/latest\/news\/2025\/02\/france-hijab-ban-in-all-sports-would-violate-human-rights-and-target-muslim-women-and-girls\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CLa%C3%AFcit%C3%A9%E2%80%9D%2C%20or%20%E2%80%9Csecularism,and%20called%20for%20their%20reversal\">https:\/\/www.amnesty.org\/en\/latest\/news\/2025\/02\/france-hijab-ban-in-all-sports-would-violate-human-rights-and-target-muslim-women-and-girls<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Britannica (2025, 27 ao\u00fbt). France. Extrait de Britannica \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/France\">https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/France<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Centre des Liaisons Europ\u00e9ennes et Internationales de S\u00e9curit\u00e9 Sociale (n.d.). Droits des patients en France. Extrait du Centre des Liaisons Europ\u00e9ennes et Internationales de S\u00e9curit\u00e9 Sociale \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleiss.fr\/particuliers\/venir\/soins\/ue\/droits-patients-en-france.html\">https:\/\/www.cleiss.fr\/particuliers\/venir\/soins\/ue\/droits-patients-en-france.html<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Commission Nationale Consultative des Droits de l\u2019Homme (2025, 28 avril). \u00c9ducation et scolarit\u00e9. Extrait de la Commission Nationale Consultative des Droits de l\u2019Homme \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cncdh.fr\/presentation\/themes-daction\/questions-societales\/education-et-scolarite#:~:text=En%20France%2C%20l'%C3%A9gal%20acc%C3%A8s,des%20enfants%20les%20plus%20pr%C3%A9caires\">https:\/\/www.cncdh.fr\/presentation\/themes-daction\/questions-societales\/education-et-scolarite<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Haut-Commissariat \u00e0 la Strat\u00e9gie et au Plan (2025, 3 juin). Jeunes en situation de handicap : une mobilit\u00e9 sociale entrav\u00e9e. Extrait du Haut-Commissariat \u00e0 la Strat\u00e9gie et au Plan \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategie-plan.gouv.fr\/publications\/jeunes-en-situation-de-handicap-une-mobilite-sociale-entravee#:~:text=Les%20enfants%20en%20situation%20de,plus%20imm%C3%A9diates%5B29%5D%20%C2%BB\">https:\/\/www.strategie-plan.gouv.fr\/publications\/jeunes-en-situation-de-handicap-une-mobilite-sociale-entravee<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Human Rights Watch (2024, 30 janvier). \u00ab Ce n&#8217;est pas la France que j&#8217;avais imagin\u00e9e \u00bb &#8211; H\u00e9bergement, sant\u00e9, et \u00e9ducation pour les enfants migrants non accompagn\u00e9s \u00e0 Marseille. Extrait de Human Rights Watch \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/fr\/report\/2024\/01\/30\/ce-nest-pas-la-france-que-javais-imaginee\/hebergement-sante-et-education-pour-les#:~:text=7%5D-,Enfants%20migrants%20non%20accompagn%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20Marseille,particuli%C3%A8rement%20important%20en%20termes%20absolus\">https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/fr\/report\/2024\/01\/30\/ce-nest-pas-la-france-que-javais-imaginee\/hebergement-sante-et-education<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Human Rights Watch (2025). France \u2013 Events of 2024. Extrait de Human Rights Watch \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/world-report\/2025\/country-chapters\/france#e41278\">https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/world-report\/2025\/country-chapters\/france<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Info Migrants (2025, 16 juillet). France: Report slams territorial inequalities in unaccompanied foreign minors care. Extrait d\u2019Info Migrants \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infomigrants.net\/en\/post\/65797\/france-report-slams-territorial-inequalities-in-unaccompanied-foreign-minors-care#:~:text=While%20unaccompanied%20minors%20can%20request,per%20day%20for%2014%20days\">https:\/\/www.infomigrants.net\/en\/post\/65797\/france-report-slams-territorial-inequalities-in-unaccompanied-foreign-minors-care<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">L\u2019Assurance Maladie France (2025, 25 mars). La protection universelle maladie. Extrait de L\u2019Assurance Maladie France \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameli.fr\/assure\/droits-demarches\/principes\/protection-universelle-maladie#:~:text=Toute%20personne%20qui%20travaille%20ou,de%20la%20protection%20universelle%20maladie\">https:\/\/www.ameli.fr\/assure\/droits-demarches\/principes\/protection-universelle-maladie<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">L\u00e9gifrance (2021, 24 ao\u00fbt). Code de l\u2019\u00e9ducation. Extrait de L\u00e9gifrance \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/codes\/section_lc\/LEGITEXT000006071191\/LEGISCTA000006151327\/\">https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/codes\/section_lc<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Le Monde (2022, 22 ao\u00fbt). &#8216;Every morning, at least 3 young people have attempted suicide&#8217;: France\u2019s child psychiatry services buckle amid rise in cases. Extrait du Monde \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/en\/france\/article\/2022\/08\/22\/every-morning-at-least-3-young-people-have-attempted-suicide-france-s-child-psychiatry-services-buckle-amid-rise-in-cases_5994399_7.html#:~:text=The%20ARS%20stresses%20that%20%22The,catastrophe%20before%20finally%20doing%20something.%22&amp;text=Cosmetic%20surgery:%20'I've,self%2Dconscious\">https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/en\/france\/article\/2022\/08\/22\/every-morning-at-least-3-young-people-have-attempted-suicide-france-s-child-psychiatry-services-buckle-amid-rise-in-cases<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Le Monde (2024, 25 f\u00e9vrier 2024). Les jeunes sont d\u00e9sormais plus touch\u00e9s par les id\u00e9es suicidaires que la population g\u00e9n\u00e9rale, un mal aux causes profondes. Extrait du Monde \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/societe\/article\/2024\/02\/25\/idees-suicidaires-les-jeunes-desormais-plus-touches-que-la-population-generale-un-mal-aux-causes-profondes_6218442_3224.html\">https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/societe\/article\/2024\/02\/25\/idees-suicidaires-les-jeunes-desormais-plus-touches-que-la-population-generale-un-mal-aux-causes-profondes<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Le Monde (2024, 11 avril). Human Rights groups file UN complaint over French police racial profiling. Extrait du Monde \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/en\/france\/article\/2024\/04\/11\/human-rights-groups-file-un-complaint-over-french-police-racial-profiling_6668136_7.html#:~:text=Evidence%20and%20testimonies%20from%20victims,%2C%20constitute%20systemic%20racial%20discrimination.%22\">https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/en\/france\/article\/2024\/04\/11\/human-rights-groups-file-un-complaint-over-french-police-racial-profiling<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">M\u00e9decins du Monde (2019). Bidonvilles en France. Extrait de M\u00e9decins du Monde \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medecinsdumonde.org\/sur-le-terrain\/bidonvilles-en-france\/#:~:text=Entre%20habitats%20pr%C3%A9caires%2C%20lieux%20de,bidonvilles%20en%20France%20est%20d%C3%A9plorable\">https:\/\/www.medecinsdumonde.org\/sur-le-terrain\/bidonvilles-en-france<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">M\u00e9decins du Monde (2022). Le programme bidonvilles : lutte contre l&#8217;extr\u00eame pr\u00e9carit\u00e9. Extrait de M\u00e9decins du Monde \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medecinsdumonde.org\/actualite\/le-programme-bidonvilles-lutte-contre-lextreme-precarite\/\">https:\/\/www.medecinsdumonde.org\/actualite\/le-programme-bidonvilles-lutte-contre-lextreme-precarite\/<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Minist\u00e8re de la justice (n.d.). La protection des mineurs en danger. Extrait du minist\u00e8re de la Justice \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gouv.fr\/justice-france\/justice-mineurs\/protection-mineurs-danger#:~:text=Le%20signalement%20d'un%20mineur,titre%20de%20la%20protection%20administrative\">https:\/\/www.justice.gouv.fr\/justice-france\/justice-mineurs\/protection-mineurs-danger<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Nations Unies Droits de l\u2019Homme Organes et Trait\u00e9s (n.d.). Le statut de ratification par pays ou par trait\u00e9. Extrait des Nations Unies Droits de l\u2019Homme Organes et Trait\u00e9s \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/tbinternet.ohchr.org\/_layouts\/15\/TreatyBodyExternal\/Treaty.aspx?Lang=frm\">https:\/\/tbinternet.ohchr.org\/_layouts\/15\/TreatyBodyExternal<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Observatoire des in\u00e9galit\u00e9s (2025, 1er avril). Les homosexuels et trans, victimes de discriminations dans leur famille. Extrait de l\u2019Observatoire des in\u00e9galit\u00e9s \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inegalites.fr\/LGBT-discriminations-parents-et-famille#:~:text=Donn%C3%A9es-,Les%20homosexuels%20et%20trans%2C%20victimes%20de%20discriminations%20dans%20leur%20famille,ou%20%C3%A0%20l'agression%20physique\">https:\/\/www.inegalites.fr\/LGBT-discriminations-parents-et-famille<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Sant\u00e9 Publique France (2024, 22 mai). Information en sant\u00e9 : quelles sont les difficult\u00e9s des Fran\u00e7ais&nbsp;? Extrait de Sant\u00e9 Publique France \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santepubliquefrance.fr\/presse\/2024\/information-en-sante-quelles-sont-les-difficultes-des-francais#:~:text=4%20Fran%C3%A7ais%20sur%2010%20ont,de%20litt%C3%A9ratie%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20num%C3%A9rique)\">https:\/\/www.santepubliquefrance.fr\/presse\/2024\/information-en-sante-quelles-sont-les-difficultes-des-francais<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Service Public France (n.d.). Protection juridique (tutelle, curatelle). Extrait de Service Public France \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service-public.fr\/particuliers\/vosdroits\/N155\">https:\/\/www.service-public.fr\/particuliers\/vosdroits\/N155<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Service Public France (2024, 5 juillet). Statut de r\u00e9fugi\u00e9, protection subsidiaire ou temporaire : quelles diff\u00e9rences&nbsp;? Extrait de Service Public France \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service-public.fr\/particuliers\/vosdroits\/F299#:~:text=La%20protection%20subsidiaire%20est%20l,conflit%20arm%C3%A9%20interne%20ou%20international\">https:\/\/www.service-public.fr\/particuliers\/vosdroits<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Service Public France (2025, 19 ao\u00fbt). Universit\u00e9 : quels sont les montants des frais d&#8217;inscription en 2025&nbsp;? Extrait de Service Public France \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service-public.fr\/particuliers\/actualites\/A17481#:~:text=Pour%20l'ann%C3%A9e%20universitaire%202025%2D2026%2C%20les%20droits%20d'inscription,d'%C3%A9tudes%20conduisant%20au%20grade%20de%20master%20\">https:\/\/www.service-public.fr\/particuliers\/actualites<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Statista (2025, 11 septembre). Child sex abuse in France &#8211; statistics &amp; facts. Extrait de Statista \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/8154\/pedocriminality-in-france\/#topicOverview\">https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/8154\/pedocriminality-in-france<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">UNICEF (2017). Enfants en bidonvilles. Extrait d\u2019UNICEF \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.fr\/actions-humanitaires\/europe-asie-centrale\/france\/enfants-en-bidonvilles\/\">https:\/\/www.unicef.fr\/actions-humanitaires\/europe-asie-centrale\/france\/enfants-en-bidonvilles\/<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">UNICEF (2022). Analyses et chiffres cl\u00e9s de l\u2019Observatoire \u2013 Protection et migration. Extrait d\u2019UNICEF \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.fr\/actions-humanitaires\/observatoire-des-droits-de-lenfant\/analyses-et-chiffres-cles-protection-migration\/\">https:\/\/www.unicef.fr\/actions-humanitaires\/observatoire-des-droits-de-lenfant\/analyses-et-chiffres-cles-protection-migration\/<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">UNICEF (2023). Grandir dans les Outre-mer : l\u2019envers de la carte postale. Extrait d\u2019UNICEF \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.fr\/article\/grandir-dans-les-outre-mer-lenvers-de-la-carte-postale\/\">https:\/\/www.unicef.fr\/article\/grandir-dans-les-outre-mer-lenvers-de-la-carte-postale\/<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">US Department of State (2024). 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report: France. Extrait de l\u2019US Department of State \u00e0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/reports\/2024-trafficking-in-persons-report\/france\/#:~:text=Seasonal%20migrant%20workers%20are%20vulnerable,work%20by%20the%20Cuban%20government\">https:\/\/www.state.gov\/reports\/2024-trafficking-in-persons-report\/france<\/a>, consult\u00e9 en septembre 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a> This article by no means purports to give a full or representative account of children\u2019s rights in France; indeed, one of many challenges is the scant updated information on Andorran children, much of which is unreliable, not representative, outdated, or simply non-existent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Realizing Children\u2019s Rights in France France ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1990, thereby committing itself to guaranteeing all children within its territory respect for and protection of their fundamental rights. 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