continuous training, and to the members of the House of People‟s Representatives and to community members regarding violence against children, the legal regime and its effects. These coordinated activities are already helping to reduce violence against minors and children. Judicial Measures In the case of Betezata Children’s Home Association et. al (Cassation File Number 52691) which was litigated to the level of the Supreme Court, the applicants requested the court to cancel the adoption agreement previously concluded on the ground that such cancellation is in the best interest of the child. After the conclusion of the agreement, the adoptive family discovered that the adopted child suffers from mental disorders. Then the applicants requested the cancellation of the agreement on the ground that they would not be able to take care of the child for financial reasons. The court decided that the best interest of the child should be the guiding principle as per the Constitution and the international human rights treaties Ethiopia has signed. Accordingly, the adoption agreement was cancelled. In the case of W/zo Tsedale Demmissie and Kifle Demmissie (Cassation File Number23632) was taken to the level of the Supreme Court, the Court held that the right of parents to become guardians and tutors for their children was conditioned on their ability to work for the well being and safety of the child. The Court applied Article 36(2) of the Constitution which requires the primary consideration of the best interests of the child in all actions concerning children undertaken by public and private welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities or legislative bodies. Measures taken to Prevent Child Trafficking The FDRE constitution prohibits all forms of slavery and slave trade under Art.18 (2) and the Revised Criminal Code provides 5-20 years of imprisonment and fines for those engaged in child trafficking. A national task force, coordinated by the Prime Minister Office, has been established to combat illegal human trafficking, and especially trafficking in women and children. The national task force has coordinated a campaign against illegal human trafficking at all levels. It has held a number of panel and public discussions on the effects of illegal human trafficking. A National Council, led by the Prime Minister was established in 2004 EC to combat human trafficking. The Council includes 94