efforts made to tackle abuse of children through the internet. However the Committee observes with concern that children continue to suffer from the worst forms of abuse. Particularly, the Committee notes the situation of migrant children, some as young as 6 years, who are engaging in labour in busy markets without permanent residence which leaves them sleeping on the streets exposing themselves to exploitation and some resorting to prostitution. The Committee is further concerned that such children rarely report instances of abuse and the State Party currently has insufficient measures to address this. The Committee therefore recommends that the State Party  Undertakes comprehensive measures to address issues affecting migrant children by training labour inspectors and provide centres to house children until reunited with their families;  Provides assistance to children from migrant households and undertake to address issues causing their migration, and  Laws prohibiting corporal punishment are applied strictly and positive alternatives of punishment should be developed together with campaigns on them for parents and teachers. Freedom of expression 17. The Committee notes with satisfaction that the Constitution and section 11 of the Children’s Act safeguards the child’s freedom of expression and that measures have been implemented to enable children express themselves through avenues such as the CURIOUS MINDS and Child Rights International. The Committee also notes the involvement of children in the formulation of policies and passage of laws such as the Adolescent Health Policy and The Human Trafficking Act. The Committee however observes that socially, the opinions of children are rarely considered and children’s clubs such as the CURIOUS MINDS are not widely known or available in underserved communities. The Committee recommends that such measures be decentralized with the creation of children’s clubs in all its regions. The Committee also recommends that the involvement of children in the passage of laws and development of policies should be done meaningfully with a view of taking their views in to consideration. Protection of Privacy 18. On the protection of privacy, the Committee recognizes efforts of the State Party in terms setting norms against unnecessarily disclosing the identity of children in cases involving sexual abuse matters. However, the Committee notes that efforts to protect the privacy of children are insufficient as the forms of abuse suffered by children are not limited to sexual abuse. The Committee is particularly concerned by the frequent media coverage on accusations of child witchcrafts due to its impact on the child’s dignity and privacy. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the State Party apply media laws strictly to protect the identity of children when portrayed by the media. The Committee also recommends that 6

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