The Realization of Socio-economic Rights of the Child: the Case of Street Children of Addis Ababa
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2011-03
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Children constitute an example of marginalized section of the society. Providing
special safeguard for the human rights of children is one of the basic means of
protecting vulnerable children. The aim of this work is to investigate the real
problems in realization of socio-economic rights of the child and to forward
solutions in this regard. What are the socio-economic conditions of street children
in Addis Ababa and the government responses to alleviate these problems? For
this purpose, data are collected regarding the conditions, problems faced, health
status and educational level of street children and the government response by
using observation, interviews and questionnaire for those participants, and
concerned organs. The respondents are chosen by using simple random sampling
method. Ultimately, analysis of the cases, data and information collected are made
with respect to obligations nationally and internationally. Based on this, street
children are growing up in poverty and difficult socio-economic conditions
without having access to education, health care, adequate food, water and
sanitation facilities. The living and working conditions of these children, shelter
problem, and lack of access to adequate food, water and sanitation facilities are
found to be the major factors that create negative impact on their health and
participation in education. This in turn affects their survival and development that
is basic rights of the child.
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Children constitute an example, special safeguard for the human rights