European Guardianship Network 2026-2028
The European Guardianship Network (EGN) was established in September 2018 to enhance collaboration and improve practice in guardianship services for unaccompanied children across Europe. Since 2018, the EGN has grown to a Network currently comprised of 48 actors across the NGO, State and IGO sector located in 23 different EU Member States. Additionally, the EGN includes members in Norway, Switzerland and the UK.
The mission of the EGN is to safeguard the rights of unaccompanied children by bringing together national stakeholders, EU and UN agencies to strengthen guardianship systems for unaccompanied children in Europe.
In line with the EGN workplan, EGN will continue to:
- Strengthen the provision of national guardianship systems for unaccompanied children in EU Member States.
- Enhance the practice of guardians for unaccompanied children in Europe.
- Strengthen the participation of unaccompanied children in improving guardianship.
- Enhance European solidarity including though cross bordercooperation.
For our full strategy, see the EGN website.
Contact details
Jannemiek Evelo
Project Manager European Guardianship Network
j.evelo@nidos.nl
Fleur van der Heyden
Policy officer European Cooperation Unit
+31 (0) 6 16135013
f.vanderheyden@nidos.nl
Website
EGN is funded by the European Union’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme and Nidos Foundation