Child poverty

Rego warns that child poverty is "a form of violence" against boys and girls

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Madrid, June 13, 2024.- The Minister of Youth and Childhood, Sira Rego, warned today that child poverty is "a form of violence" against children, a problem that affects a third of boys and girls in Spain. Rego made this statement during the conference Government Initiatives for the Eradication of Violence Against Childhood and Adolescence

Rego: violence against children can no longer remain an invisible debate

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Madrid, June 13, 2024.- The Minister of Youth and Children, Sira Rego, warned today about the "harsh impact" that violence has on girls and boys, a reality that "can no longer be an invisible debate." Rego made this assessment during the Government's Initiatives for the Eradication of Violence against Children and Adolescents conference.  

Rego anuncia la aprobación de 15 millones para la atención de menores migrantes en Canarias, Ceuta y Melilla

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Madrid, 11 de junio de 2024.- La ministra de Juventud e Infancia, Sira Rego, ha anunciado hoy la aprobación de 15 millones de euros para la atención de niños, niñas y adolescentes migrantes no acompañados en Canarias, Ceuta y Melilla, tras el acuerdo alcanzado en la Conferencia Sectorial de Infancia y Adolescencia. 

Rego will address measures against child poverty with the Autonomous Communities on June 11

Wednesday, 5 June 2024

Madrid, June 5, 2024.- The Minister of Youth and Children, Sira Rego, will discuss the situation of child poverty in Spain with the Autonomous Communities (CCAA) next week, also at the regional level. During the Sectoral Conference scheduled for June 11, she will also address measures aimed at increasing public investment and improving the living conditions of families within the framework of the State Pact against child poverty. 

Rego: "If young people want to vote at 16 in the next elections, they will have my support"

Monday, 8 April 2024

Madrid, April 8, 2024.- The Minister of Youth and Childhood, Sira Rego, announced today her support for allowing young people from the age of 16 to have the right to vote in the next general elections in Spain. “If young people want to vote at 16 in the next elections, they will have my support,” she said in her appearance before the Youth and Childhood Commission of the Senate.