Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Recommendation for Peru par. 16 (2012)

Text of the recommendation

16. The Committee is concerned about the situation of street children in the State party, as well as their high numbers (art.10).

The Committee recommends that the State party address the situation and the high number of street children, with the aim of protecting these children and preventing and reducing this phenomenon. The Committee also recommends that these efforts focus on recovery and social reintegration services, as well as on ensuring adequate nutrition, housing, health care and educational opportunities.