National programme on child protection during 2011-2015 aims to reduce the rate of children in difficulties

Hanoi (VNA) – A national programme on child protection during 2011-2015 aims
to reduce the rate of children in difficulties to below 5.5 percent of all total
children nationwide by 2015.

The programme, approved by the Prime Minister on February 22, also sets a target
of having 80 percent of children in special difficulties given care and the
opportunity to reintegrate into the community as well as minimise the risks for 70
percent of children in special circumstances.

Half of the country’s cities and provinces will build and put into operation
child protection services.

The 1.75 trillion VND (84 million USD) programme will give priority to children in
special difficulties and those at risk of falling into special circumstances such
as abused children and juvenile offenders.

The localities which report the highest numbers of children in special need, areas
which are mainly inhabited by ethnic minority people in poor socio-economic
conditions will be given special attention./.