Appraising the Law of the Rights of Street   Children in Uganda

Musiimenta Immaculate

School of Law, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

The article discusses the rights of street children in Uganda, highlighting the ongoing violation of these rights and the increasing number of children moving to the streets. It calls for a systematic review of international instruments and national judicial processes to protect street children. It also calls for monitoring and supervision of detention centers by human rights activities and government authorities on a monthly or weekly basis. This will enable reports on living conditions, capacity, hygiene, and meals provided to children. By doing so, the challenge of mistreatment of street children by state officials while under detention can be addressed.

Keywords: Child Protection, Children’s Rights, Detention Centres, Guardians, Street Children.

CITE AS: Musiimenta Immaculate (2024). Appraising the Law of the Rights of Street   Children in Uganda. IAA Journal of Arts and Humanities 11(3):28-33. https://doi.org/10.59298/IAAJAH/2024/11.312833.33.11