Detention of migrants in an irregular situation 2012, para. 39
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Furthermore, the Convention provides that in any action taken by States concerning children, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration (art. 3). It also sets forth the right for children not to be separated from their parents against their will (art. 9); and the obligation of States to take appropriate measures to ensure that minors who are seeking refugee status or who are recognised refugees, whether accompanied or not, receive appropriate protection and assistance (art. 22).
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants