Abstract
ABSTRACT Child-Friendly Spaces (CFSs) is the main internationally recognised humanitarian aid initiative for children, and it is typically the only place where safe play opportunities can be accessed in refugee camps. However, play in a CFS is commonly delivered as structured, adult-led activities, and is less concerned with free choice. This article is based on a qualitative observational study carried out in a Greek refugee camp in the summer of 2019, analysing how a CFS meets children's play needs. Key research findings showed that due to lack of understanding of and training in play, adults often restricted children's play; moreover, play was strongly linked to the challenges faced by all refugees at the camp. The article outlines the need for international policy and play standards in humanitarian emergencies, along with the necessity for more research, collaboration and funding, to benefit the development of play in the complicated context of refugee camps.
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