Torture in [Malta] [other countries]
Human Trafficking in [Malta] [other countries]
Street Children in [Malta] [other countries]
Child Prostitution in [Malta] [other countries]
 

Prevalence, Abuse & Exploitation of Street Children

In the early years of the 21st Century gvnet.com/streetchildren/Malta.htm

Republic of Malta Malta produces only about 20% of its food needs, has limited fresh water supplies, and has few domestic energy sources. Malta's geographic position between the EU and Africa makes it a recipient of illegal immigration, which has strained Malta's political and economic resources. The financial services industry has grown in recent years, but is not fully modernized. Malta's economy is dependent on foreign trade, manufacturing - especially electronics and pharmaceuticals - and tourism all of which have been negatively affected by the global economic downturn. [The World Factbook, U.S.C.I.A. 2009]

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Human Rights Reports » 2005 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

U.S. Dept of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, March 8, 2006

www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2005/61663.htm

[accessed 20 February 2011]

CHILDREN - The government was strongly committed to children's rights and welfare. It provided free, compulsory, and universal education through age 16. Approximately 95 percent of school-age children attended school, and 70 percent went on to post‑secondary education. There were no apparent differences in the treatment of girls and boys in education.

The government provided universal free health care to all citizens, and boys and girls had equal access to health care.

Malta ratifies global treaty banning sale, prostitution of children

eTurboNews, September 28, 2010

www.eturbonews.com/18791/malta-ratifies-global-treaty-banning-sale-prostitution-children

[accessed 19 June 2011]

A top United Nations official today hailed Malta’s ratification of a global treaty banning the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography as a critical step towards protecting the rights of young people. The treaty, one of two Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, extends the obligations of States parties to guarantee the protection of children from sale, pornography and prostitution, through explicit prohibition of these acts in their laws.

Vodafone donates LM1000 to YMCA

www.vodafone.com.mt/jsp/vfm_news/process_news.jsp;jsessionid=6445466428EC841B67B9A0FA97B91332?article_id=465

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On a daily basis the YMCA Valletta social workers and volunteers are currently assisting over 70 persons, 30 of which being residents at the YMCA Dar Niki Cassar Homeless Shelter. Homelessness is a problem that is frequently overlooked in Malta. YMCA aims to raise awareness amongst a larger sector of the Maltese population.

Appoġġ Support Line Services - Child Protection

www.appogg.gov.mt/childrenservices_childprotection.asp

[accessed 19 June 2011]

THE SERVICE - Child Protection Services investigate referrals received from the general public, as well as from other professionals working with children or their families, whenever there are allegations that a child is suffering or is at risk of suffering from significant harm resulting from physical, sexual, emotional abuse and/or neglect.

Highlights On Health In Malta [PDF]

World Health Organization WHO, February 2001

www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/120292/E72500.pdf

[accessed 19 June 2011]

[page 4] EDUCATION - Schooling is compulsory for all children aged 5 to 16 years and is provided free of charge by the state. Thirty-three per cent of children attend non-public schools.  A voluntary contribution is paid for church schools, and the full tuition is paid in private schools.

Gay Rights? Human Rights!

July 23, 2004

www.tonisant.com/blog/2004/07/gay-rights-human-rights.shtml

[accessed 19 June 2011]

Things have improved tremendously in Malta over the past ten years or so, thanks in part to older legislation passed decades ago. However, discrimination still exists and sadly will continue to some degree or other for some years to come. For young gays who have been disowned by their families, survival comes before pride.

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Torture in [Malta] [other countries]
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