The new system responds to the 2019 constitutional mandate and the 2022 Family Code. Among its guiding principles is the consideration of children as developing individuals and subjects of special protection, with shared responsibility among families, educational institutions, and state entities to ensure inclusive and violence-free environments.

The structure is organized into seven specialized subsystems: Education, Health, Protection against Violence, Alternative Care, Social Protection, Prevention and Early Intervention, and Juvenile Criminal Justice, each with specific functions to address the various dimensions of children’s and youth’s lives.

This institutional framework constitutes a decisive step in the comprehensive protection of children in Cuba and establishes mechanisms for monitoring and periodic evaluation to guarantee its effectiveness.

jdt/ro/bbb