Children are vulnerable, in particular in situations of poverty, social exclusion or disability or in other specific situations exposing them to risk, such as neglect, abduction and disappearance.
Bíonn leanaí leochaileach, go háirithe má tá siad i staid na bochtaineachta, an eisiaimh shóisialta, an mhíchumais nó i staideanna sonracha eile trína gcuirtear i mbaol iad, amhail staideanna faillí, fuadaigh nó dul ar iarraidh.