Hungarian Boys' Immigration to Norway, 1956–1957: The Complex Economic, Political, and Humanitarian Motives of Minors on the Move

Children have long been on the move, crossing national and international borders for various reasons, their migration often woven into the national histories of the countries in question. This article focuses on children fleeing military invasion—specifically Hungarian children, the majority of whom were boys who moved to Norway after the Soviet occupation of Hungary in November 1956—and aims to examine the role of international and national politics and what motivates such movements of children. This investigation likewise contributes to broader discussions of the role of children in conflicts and as historical actors.