There should be a minimum age of employment and no child should be forced to leave school prior to the completion of matric for the purposes of employment. There should be regulations and restrictions on the hours and types of work and penalties for those who violate these regulations. All children have the right to be protected from child slavery and from the inheritance of labour or employment from their parent or family. No child should be forced to live on the streets. Homeless children have the right to be protected from harassment and abuse from police, security guards and all other persons and every person has the duty to report any abuse or violence against children.
Homeless children have the right to a decentplace to live, clothing and a healthy diet.
Street children have the right to special attention in education and health care. Communities and families have a duty to protect their children from becoming homeless and abandoned. All persons should be made aware of the plight of homeless children and should participate in programmes which act to positively eradicate the problem of homeless children. The government has the duty and responsibility for homeless children. Also, that these groups act to support existing children's structures and organisations.