SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2015, para. 125
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
Girls may also be criminalized for status offences or on the grounds of "immoral character" or "perverse conduct". Those who are victims of trafficking may end up being arrested and incarcerated as a result of their exploitation by prostitution rings. Girls may also be forced by boyfriends and family members or manipulated by criminal groups to commit offences, such as selling drugs.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children