This OHCHR press release highlights a report by UN Special Rapporteur Mama Fatima Singhateh, warning that children living or working in street situations are among the most marginalized and neglected groups worldwide. These children face systemic discrimination, social exclusion, and limited access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and justice. The report stresses that they are often invisible in national data and policy frameworks, leaving their needs unaddressed in child protection strategies. Singhateh calls for urgent, child-centered responses that tackle the root causes of street connection—including poverty, family breakdown, and discrimination—while ensuring protection, inclusion, and access to services. The press release also urges governments to improve data collection and develop rights-based, holistic approaches to safeguard and support children in street situations.