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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
1. A child temporarily or permanently deprived of his or her family environment, or in whose own best interests cannot be allowed to remain in that environment, shall be entitled to special protection and assistance provided by the State.
2. States Parties shall in accordance with their national laws ensure alternative care for such a child.'
Royal Government of Cambodia & UNICEF: With the Best Intentions - A Study of Attitudes Towards Residential Care in Cambodia
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'Article 201. A child temporarily or permanently deprived of his or her family environment, or in whose own best interests cannot be allowed to remain in that environment, shall be entitled to special protection and assistance provided by the State.
2. States Parties shall in accordance with their national laws ensure alternative care for such a child.'
Friends International: Myths and Realities about orphanages in Cambodia
The Royal Government of Cambodia’s Policy on Alternative Care for Children
UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children
Save The Children UK: Effects of Institutional Care – Keeping Children Out of harmful Institutions