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FEATURED ARTICLE *** The Protection Project - The www.protectionproject.org/human_rights_reports/report_documents/brunei.doc [accessed 2009] FORMS OF TRAFFICKING - Young people
from Brunei Darussalam and several other countries in southeastern Asia are
reportedly trafficked to ***
ARCHIVES *** Human Rights
Reports » 2005 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2005/61602.htm [accessed 24 January 2011] CHILDREN
- With
a few exceptions, involving small villages in extremely remote areas,
nutritional standards were high and poverty was almost unknown. Between 20 and 30
young female rape and sexual abuse victims, between 9 and 15 years of age,
were housed at the government‑sponsored Taman Noor Hidayah
women's shelter. The penalty
for the rape of a minor is 8 to 30 years' imprisonment and caning with not
fewer than 12 strokes. TRAFFICKING
IN PERSONS
– A statute outlaws sexual exploitation and trafficking of women and girls.
In addition, a variety of other laws, primarily those related to prostitution
and the protection of minors, could be applied against sex traffickers. At one time this article had been archived
and may possibly still be accessible [here] [accessed 13 September 2011] CHILDREN - There are no published statistics regarding the welfare of children. The strong commitment to family values within society, the high standard of living, and government funding for children's welfare provides most children a healthy and nurturing environment. With a few exceptions involving small villages in extremely remote areas, nutritional standards are high and poverty is almost unknown. Instances of child abuse appear low, and child prostitution seems to be nonexistent. Statement
at the UN Special Session (UNGASS) On Children Statement by The Honorable Pehin Dato Haji Hussain, Brunei Darussalam Minister of Culture, Youth and
Sports, United Nations, New York, 9th May 2002 www.un.org/ga/children/bdE.htm [accessed 10 April 2011] acr.hrschool.org/Newsletter/weeklynewsletterv1n4.htm [accessed 10 April 2011] [scroll down] The Hari Raya festival, which falls on December 6th
this year, marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. However, these
days also witness a steep increase in the numbers of “festive” child beggars
on the streets of Brunei. Acknowledging this problem, a warning has
been issued to parents and guardians to avoid exploiting their children for
begging or other illegal activities or face stern punishment. The Protection Project - The www.protectionproject.org/human_rights_reports/report_documents/brunei.doc [accessed 2009] FORMS OF TRAFFICKING - Young people
from Brunei Darussalam and several other countries in southeastern Asia are
reportedly trafficked to All
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