Sweden second best in the work against child abuse

"Sweden is second best in the work against child abuse"

"Sweden comes in second place when The Economist ranks the 40 countries in their work against child sexual abuse. On the top three spots are the Uk, Sweden and Canada."

"The Economist's list is topped by countries with well-developed strategies to counteract the abuse of children. Sweden and Canada may be commended to the countries offering children a good overall environment and have strong legislation to ensure children's rights."

"In the bottom of the ranking are to be found in Pakistan, Egypt and Mozambique."

"the List has been created according to a new index that is supposed to measure countries' efforts against exploitation of children. In the study, which is located behind the ranking is noted, however, that there is a lack of data to measure and understand the extent of the problem. Only half of the countries included in the study to collect national data on sexual or other exploitation of children."

"Furthermore, it is clear that boys are often supervised in the legislation concerning the sexual abuse of children. 21 of the 40 countries covered by The Economist's index lacks protection for boys within the framework of their laws on rape against children."

"In the countries included in the survey live 70% of the world's population is under 19 years of age."

"The Economist has ranked 40 countries in their work against child sexual abuse."

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"Source: outoftheshadows.eiu.com"