Children's Safety in Asylum Shelters
Dutch Safety Board urges minister to fix unsafe living conditions for children in emergency asylum reception centers within six months.
1 article Updated October 8, 2026
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Dutch Safety Board gives minister six months to fix dangerous asylum shelters for children – minister says he can't promise
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has ordered Minister Van den Brink to fix unsafe conditions for 6,900 children in emergency asylum shelters within six months. The minister says he cannot guarantee the deadline because he depends on municipalities to provide adequate shelter. The report highlights constant noise, lack of privacy, and high risks of violence that violate international law.
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