There is still a large population of street children in Uruguay, despite the country being one of the most stable and developed countries in Latin America. High enrolment rates in primary education are matched by relatively high drop-out rates, especially in rural areas, where children are forced to work from a young age to support their families. In fact, 8% of children aged 8-14 are employed in Uruguay. The Government of Uruguay was the first country to commit to fully adopt the General Comment on Children in Street Situations, and is building a legal and policy framework and national plan for street children. CSC is committed to supporting hundreds of street-connected children through a variety of projects in Uruguay, and to supporting our partners in their advocacy work.