our implementation frameworks. They also feel there is an opportunity to explore how we can work with the East African Legislative Assembly and use the treaty bodies to report on progress being made. The presenter shared that the African Child Policy Forum is about to launch a report on how different governments are child friendly and what are the good practices so this could be a helpful resource for us all to learn from. SCI is also working on mapping the situation of children on the move which will provide a baseline for us to work with. 5.5.5. Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes in EAC: - ECPAT International Presentation by Mr. Willy Buloso The presenter shared that there are three forms of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) namely: 1. Trafficking for sexual purposes, 2) Sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism and 3. Online child sexual exploitation. There are a number of economic and social factors that contribute to trafficking. While the EAC partner states have made progress in combating CSE, there is still much to be done. The presenter shared what efforts have been made so far in partner states that includes enactment of laws, training for key personnel, development of centralized databases and allocation of funding and human resources. This has resulted in more children being identified and rescued and more prosecutions for such cases. Recommendations that were made to improve and enhance these efforts are: 1. The need for harmonization of regional laws and policies on child protection as regards cross border issues. 2. Better coordination and cooperation among the law enforcement agencies and 3. Call for a regional working group on child protection in East Africa (child mobility in East Africa: studies and data collection). 5.5.6. Advocacy on Crossborder Child Rights Issues: Plan International Presentation by Ms. Jane Mrema Child marriage affects many children across borders. This in turn affects children’s access to education, health and also links to FGM. The key drivers of child marriage are poverty, traditions and customs. Child labor is another issue that is very prevalent specifically children being used in mining, plantations, as domestic help, in the plastic industry. Children are trafficked internally from rural to urban areas and also internationally for child labor. Poverty is again one of the key drivers. Plan International is implementing a regional program on ending child marriage by harmonizing law but also engaging with elders and others to look at what practices result in this. Plan is working with girls to provide access to education, improve their awareness etc. so that they can also protect themselves. Plan works with families to provide economic strengthening and are linking with national child protection systems to address these problems. Plan is taking a multisector approach to address these issues and providing coordination with various actors. Progress has been made in the EAC as all the countries have a child law, but enforcement and implementation is still weak. Plan recommends that: 1. coordination within CSOs must be strengthened so that agencies are not working in silos and are address the issues holistically. 2. Support