Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Women and Child Affairs Ministry has launched a campaign to protect children on the streets, often involved in child labour, begging or other street-based activities.

The Ministry states that children on the streets face numerous risks including violence, exploitation, and limited access to basic services like healthcare and education. They are often involved in child labour, begging, or other street-based activities, which can further expose them to harm and hinder their development.

The Sri Lanka Police and the National Child Protection Authority, have identified 21 vulnerable minors through operations conducted in selected police divisions in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Anuradhapura, ...