Italy's children and teenagers
ombudsman on Wednesday called for an end to regional disparities
in the services offered to children and teens.
In her annual report to parliament Filomena Albano said more
school canteens were needed as well as more nurseries, more
'inclusive' parks and a data bank for disability.
But above all she criticised a disparity in services for
children between different Italian regions, with the south worse
provided for than the more affluent north.
"Equal minimum standards for all, at least, should be
guaranteed," she said.
Albano also called for an end to violence in the family.
"Violence against children is the proof that the system of
protection has not worked," she said.
"There are too many cases of children mistreated and killed
by those who should have protected them".
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