Living conditions have a significant impact on people’s ability to cope with and recover from crisis.

Although the reasons, patterns and consequences of children’s movement are diverse and complex, many of the risks they face are universal.

Children and caregivers who have physical, cognitive, and/ or psychosocial disabilities often experience discrimination, exclusion, and other rights violations that cause high levels of personal and familial distress.

The loss of loved ones, familiar places, or a sense of identity and control creates a sense of grief, increases children’s risk of prolonged emotional and physical pain, and exacerbates pre-existing mental health conditions.

Depending on the cultural context, SGBV survivors, their families and their immediate communities may face social exclusion, isolation, discrimination, loss of dignity, further violence or even threats to life.

While associated with armed forces or armed groups, children are at great risk of potentially traumatic events as a direct target, perpetrator, and/or witness to physical, psychological, and sexual violence and atrocities.

Unsafe learning environments can negatively impact the well-being of children and youth and even lead to rights violations.

Lack of access to clean, safe and appropriate hygiene and sanitation facilities can be a significant source of stress for children, caregivers and communities.

Children who have experienced violence, abuse, exploitation or neglect are the most likely to experience psychosocial distress and mental health problems.