Municipal Government Responsibilities of Banda Aceh on Handling Underage Beggars

States are responsible for upholding Human Rights and must ensure the safeguarding and realization of the rights of all individuals, including children. According to Article 28 B (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia 1945, every child is constitutionally entitled to protection as they are part of a citizen who is obligated to be safeguarded by the State. The State assumes the role of guardian and bears direct responsibility for the care and upbringing of children, including underage individuals engaged in begging. The proliferation of juvenile beggars can be attributed to the government's negligence and disregard for addressing the needs of young individuals. The research conducted for this study employed the Yuridis empirical research approach. This study aims to elucidate the governmental responsibilities of the city of Banda Aceh in providing care for underage individuals engaged in begging. The Government of Banda Aceh City must restrict and safeguard minors from engaging in begging activities to establish a favorable environment for their development. The measures implemented include the formulation of a well-defined policy, the issuance of Mayor of Banda Aceh Order No. 7 of 2018 regarding the handling of migrants, beggars, displaced persons, and social outcasts, as well as the enactment of Aceh Act No. 11 of 2013 sections 45 and 46 paragraph 1, which stipulates the responsibility of the Aceh government to establish social welfare programs aimed at enhancing the living conditions and sustainable livelihoods of middle-aged individuals and beggars. Additionally, a patrol team has been established, programs have been developed, and public awareness has been raised. The effective implementation of a small beggar is hindered by several unresolved hurdles.