With the exception of Singapore, none of the ASEAN countries are doing so well in terms of providing a great place for their children to live in. Countries that are, at least, somewhat safe include Brunei, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Cambodian Senate president Say Chhum recently encouraged the country’s youth to study hard in order to become future leaders. He made the comment during the opening ceremony of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia congress at a hotel in Phnom Penh.Chhum’s call certainly makes sense if one were to consider how young the Cambodian population is.
Every child deserves a right to live a life without having to succumb to social exclusions. In spite of that, children in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region are still vulnerable with no proper protection to guide and lead them into a healthy self and societal development.
