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

Prevalence, Abuse & Exploitation of Street Children

Republic of Singapore [ Country-by-Country Reports ]

The Republic of Singapore consists of the island of Singapore and about 60 small adjacent islands at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, SE Asia [map]. Singapore city, the capital, largest city, and chief port, is administratively coextensive with the republic and the distinction between the two has virtually disappeared. Singapore has a highly developed and successful free market economy, enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a per capita GDP equal to that of the Big 4 West European countries. The economy depends heavily on exports, particularly in electronics and manufacturing.

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UNICEF - The Big Picture

Bur of Democracy, Human Rights & Labor - Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2005

CHILDREN - The government demonstrated a strong commitment to children's rights and welfare through well-funded systems of public education and medical care, and access was equal for all children. Six years of public (or government-recognized private) education is compulsory for all children. Virtually 100 percent of children were enrolled through grade 6, and the dropout rate for secondary school was low.

Concluding Observations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) - 2003

[42] The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Compulsory Education Act in 2003 and the wide availability of high-quality education services in the State party. However, the Committee is concerned that not all children within the State party’s jurisdiction are covered by the Compulsory Education Act or have access to free primary school.

Children's Homes

There are 17 Voluntary Children's Homes providing residential care program for children and young persons in Singapore. children from dysfunctional families and in need of shelter; children who are abused or neglected; children in need of care and protection; destitute and abandoned children; children who are beyond parental control; and children who are in conflict with the Law.

Rebuilding Youth - Community-based Rehabilitation

MCYS has in place a range of community-based rehabilitative programs for the rehabilitation of children and youth at risk of delinquency as well as programs for children and young persons who are at risk or have gotten into trouble with the law, to help and develop them in all aspects possible so that they can return to society as socially responsible persons.

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