38. It should be acknowledged that even though laws and actions are being implemented, many challenges remain to be overcome in order for this principle to be effectively translated into practice. Indeed, access to social services remains insufficient, especially for the poorest and in rural areas. Despite the measures taken for the protection of the child, some traditional conceptions mean that practices harmful to the health, well-being and development of the child persist. 16. c). Right to life, survival and development 40. The Constitution of Burundi states in article 21 that human dignity is respected and protected. Article 24 corroborates that all human beings have the right to life. Any violation of the dignity and rights of the child is punishable under the Penal Code, including (i) abortion (article 505-511), (ii) infanticide (article 212); (iii) the exposure and neglect of the child (article (513), (iv) incitement leading a child to commit unlawful acts or likely to compromise his/her health, morality and development (article 518); . 41. In terms of health, several other measures to accelerate the achievement of MDG4 "reduce under-five mortality" and MDG5 "improve maternal health by 2015" were developed by the government.8 In addition, at the legislative level, a law on the legal protection of persons infected with HIV / AIDS was promulgated in 2005 (Law No. 1/08 of 12 May 2005). d) et e). Respect for the views of the child, information of children and promotion of child participation (Articles 4, 7 and 12) 42. Article 31 of the Constitution recognizes that freedom of expression is guaranteed. The state respects freedom of religion, thought, conscience and opinion. The Burundian child may freely exercise his/her right to seek, receive and disseminate information and ideas by all legal means. The year 2013 brought an innovation in promoting the rights of the child, with the establishment of the National Children's Forum, which is a legal framework for the expression of children on all issues that concern them. The Forum also has delegations at regional and local level. The Children's Forum represents both: - a space for consultation between its members and other citizens of the country; - platform of expression for children; - a space for consultation and advocacy for better protection, survival, development and participation of children; - an information and awareness-raising framework for the population on the implementation of the various instruments protecting the rights of the child (Convention on the Rights of the Child, African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child , etc.) In addition, the establishment by Burundi of a hotline (+257) 116 allows children to report in case of danger. Clubs created in schools allow children to express their opinions, despite the absence of an independent board of students at the level of each school. Finally, on the occasion of the International Day of the African Child celebrated on June 16 of each year, the children take this opportunity to express their opinions. 8 See the section on the health and well-being of the child 15