Ministry to launch program for averting incidence of street children
Asmara, 14 September 2012 - The Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare
disclosed that it would launch a program to avert incidence of street
children in line with endeavors being exerted in this regard in pursuit of
the national policy of ensuring social justice. It further indicated that
various policies have been implemented as regards rehabilitation and
enhancing the production capacity of families of fallen heroes, the
Disabled, as well as street children.
Pointing out that the need to exert vigorous endeavors towards combating
incidence of street children is a pre-requisite with growing urbanization,
the Ministry stated that it has been shouldering the task of patronizing and
improving the livelihood of such children. It also called on families to
enhance their role as regards combating instances of such social mishaps.
Stakeholders, under the umbrella of the Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare,
are expected to step up endeavors in this regard, according to reports.
