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This paper explores the consequences of austerity and poverty on children's rights in Latvia, including issues like emigration of parents, lack of support, separation from parents, and violations of rights. It discusses funding of boarding schools, changes in institutional care, and the shortage of specialists in municipalities. The impact of unfavorable social environments on children's well-being is highlighted, emphasizing the need for better policies and support systems.
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The impact of austerity and poverty on the realization of children and young people’s rights in Latvia Edinburgh, 2014
The impact of austerity and poverty on the realization of children and young people’s rights in Latvia Emigration of parents by leaving the children in Latvia Emigrationof families Parents’ inability to support their children Separation of children from the parents due to unfavourable social environment
The impact of austerity and poverty on the realization of children and young people’s rights in Latvia Violations of rightsofsocially disadvantaged children: - funding of boarding-schools in amount of 70% - change of institutional care depending on costs - lack of specialists in municipalities (for children who have suffered from violence, for preventive work with children with anti-social behaviour, social workers etc.)
