At the end of each interview we asked the interviewees the following question: What aspects of your “cultural background” would you like to share with other people of your age, which usually lead to a longer discussion. Interested in what we could learn from the UAM?...
Many of the unaccompanied minors in Cyprus stated that while their legal status was explained to them at the First Reception Center; that they still do not understand what their legal status is. Additionally, information regarding their legal status was given only...
When discussing their transitioning to adulthood, it was evident that the unaccompanied minors were perplexed on how to handle this subject. One interviewee stated that for them adulthood meant working. “𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑡, 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘” (Girl, aged 15 from...
Another common concern many of the UASCs had was the matter of their education and/or vocational training that would enable them to be employed in the future in their host country. It was repeatedly stated by them education was a priority for them. ‘’ 𝐼 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑒𝑡...
One unaccompanied minor stated that she was not sure what being an adult in Cyprus would entail. She stated that being far from her family meant that she had no guidance or support when it came to becoming an adult, what her expectations should be and what was...
When interviewing UASCs, we asked them what they considered to be autonomy for them. Many stated that they did not understand the term. When it was explained that it would mean that they would need to live in Cyprus without any support from the Government they stated...