Around 23 percent of children in Coahuila live in poverty, according to data from the National System for the Comprehensive Protection of Children and Adolescents (Sipinna), which represents a significant challenge for authorities, despite the state being below the national average.
This was stated by Lorena Villavicencio Ayala, executive secretary of Sipinna, who emphasized that, while Coahuila has managed to reduce these levels compared to other states, significant challenges remain, particularly in early childhood care, that is, for children ages 0 to 5.
“The first challenge is to lift children out of poverty. In the case of Coahuila, the average is much lower than the national average, but that doesn’t mean we should stop serving them,” she said.
The official explained that the state has a child population of approximately 993,000, so the percentage indicated would be equivalent to more than 228,000 children living in poverty.
In addition to this problem, Villavicencio Ayala emphasized that another sector that must be addressed is children with disabilities, who in Coahuila represent approximately 6 percent of all children and adolescents. In this regard, she called for strengthening inclusion in education and healthcare.
She also acknowledged important progress in the state regarding juvenile justice.
“Coahuila has greatly improved in the administration and delivery of juvenile justice. There are specialized prosecutors’ offices and trained police forces, as well as child-friendly spaces where justice is administered to children,” she concluded.
Source: milenio
