South Sudan National Policy on the Protection and Care of Children without Appropriate Parental Care

This policy document, on p. 2, defines a child as a “male or female person below age 18.” The policy “provides a framework for managing the current and anticipated concerns with regard to children without appropriate parental care” (p. 8). The policy specifies that children without appropriate parental caregivers includes children association with armed forces or groups (Section 11). The policy also specifically addresses issues relevant to the care protection of children in emergencies (Section 20).