The rights of girls and boys orphaned by a situation of violence: Victims of the war on the northern border of Mexico

Abstract

The situation of insecurity and violence existing in Mexico increased after the war declaration done by the federal government against organized crime. This has sparked a series of violations of human rights in general. An alarming situation exists with respect to children, especia- lly from two areas: on the one hand, children losing fundamental rights, such as life, in the middle of this war; on the other hand, orphan children due to this violent situation are politically and socially abandoned. This scenario counteracts various international pronouncements with respect to safeguarding the rights of children.