EFFECTS OF WAR AND FORCED MIGRATION ON CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

In the 21st century, unfortunately millions of children and young people worldwide are affected by forced migration, and war. Children and young people are confronted with physical harm, violence, danger, fear and loss. It affects their health, and development, and this problem will continue increasingly. In this article, these effects have been examined, and the responses according to the developmental level, personality of the child and the situation has been discussed.