From the UN Integrated Regional Information Networks.

Lesotho's government has approved a policy to care for its growing population of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC).

"The policy comes at a time when, irrespective of gender, orphaned children are exposed to various forms of abuse and exploitation, including ... prostitution, sexual abuse, child labour, early marriage, maltreatment and neglect by caretakers, poor health and inability to access and afford essential services," said Itumeleng Kimane,... more