Little less than half the population in South Asia are children. Children in South Asia also make up a quarter of the children in the world. Therefore their experiences are a good measure of human as well as child rights. The governments of South Asia have recognized children as an important responsibility. Also international agencies have dedicated certain periods for the development of children such as the Decade of the Girl Child and the Decade of the Rights of the Child.
Despite such agreements however children in South Asia continue to have their rights violated by state agencies, armed gangs and even the family. Many Children in South Asia also die and a large number of those who survive are malnourished. Many also become homeless due to poverty and family breakdown. These children are exposed to violence and exploitation.
