Human Trafficking in [Barbados] [other countries]
Street Children in [Barbados] [other countries]
Child Prostitution in  [Barbados] [other countries]
 

Prevalence, Abuse & Exploitation of Street Children

Barbados [ Country-by-Country Reports ]

Barbados [map], is an island state of 166 sq mi (430 sq km), located in the West Indies. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown. Historically, the Barbadian economy had been dependent on sugarcane cultivation and related activities, but production in recent years has diversified into light industry and tourism. Offshore finance and information services are important foreign exchange earners. The government continues its efforts to reduce unemployment, to encourage direct foreign investment, and to privatize remaining state-owned enterprises. The economy contracted in 2002-03 mainly due to a decline in tourism. Growth was positive in 2005-06, as economic conditions in the US and Europe moderately improved.

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Bur of Democracy, Human Rights & Labor - Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006

CHILDREN - Education was free, compulsory, and universal until the age of 16. The government estimated that 98 percent of children between the ages of five and 16 attended school. The highest educational level achieved by most children was secondary school.

The National Health Insurance Scheme provided children with free medical and dental services for most medical conditions.

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Human Trafficking in [Barbados] [other countries]
Street Children in [Barbados] [other countries]
Child Prostitution in [Barbados] [other countries]