Addressing sexual violence and abuse in radio programs such as “World with
no Secrets”, "Basic Package" and "BIZ Generation" (catch phrases for staff
members, students, parents and community leaders);
Capacitation of pedagogic experts, teachers and members of gender units on
how to prevent sexual violence and abuse with the help of UNICEF;
Strengthening of school clubs as a means of sensitizing children and youths
about the prevention of sexual harassment and violence in schools;
Dissemination of the law on the protection against sexual violence and abuse
with the help of district experts and teachers working through community
radios;
Exhibition of the work, “This body is mine” in schools in the city of Maputo
and in Nampula in 2011 with the help of ARES (Regaining Hope
Association), highlighting the campaign against sexual harassment of
adolescents while promoting self-esteem and in-built defense mechanisms
among children, especially girls;
Expanding Psychological Counseling Support Services to schools of the city
of Maputo and province of Maputo as a means of dealing with trauma
stemming from sexual violence, harassment and abuse among students,
teachers and community members.
251.Despite the important gains in this area, there are still various challenges:
Eliminating uneven access to education in rural areas in comparison with
cities;
Reducing the high levels of students who drop out of school, notably girls;
Improving the quality of education by enhancing the working conditions of
teachers;
Shortening the home-school distance;
Adopting strategies to encourage school enrolment and ensure school
attendance as a means of preventing girls from getting married at an early
stage, sexual harassment of female students by teachers and school staff;
Promoting access of girls to education, literacy classes, and vocational,
scientific and technological training;
252.Regarding the right to take part in cultural activities, Article 94 of the CRM says:
“1. Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of scientific, technical and
artistic creativity. 2. The State shall protect rights related to intellectual
property, including copyrights, and shall promote the practice and dissemination
of arts and letters."
253.Mozambique is a cultural mosaic, hosting a diversity of cultures. Since culture is
a form of people expressing their identity, it is important to protect and promote
these cultural trends for the benefit of the social development of the country and
for strengthening national unity, provided that such rights do not infringe on
other human rights.
254.In this regard, the government has supported the organization of festivals and
events enhancing and promoting Mozambican culture, thereby allowing
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