125. The census report shows that there is an increase in mortality however there are explanations of a possibly very low number of denominator resulting to this results. This because there is a very low number of people who were reported to participate in the census. We therefore choose to use the TDHS and UN estimates, though census is known internationally as the most accurate due to the inclusiveness while DHS is only sampling (b) Children with Disabilities (Article 13) 126. In order to eliminate and prevent stigma, discrimination, violence and exclusion of children with disabilities particularly in rural area, the State Party has undertaken several measures. In particular, it has been undertaking public awareness-raising campaigns, specifically through various international and national events and festivals, including the Disability Day (celebrated on the 3rd day of December of each year), the White Cane Day (celebrated on the 15th day of October of each year), the World Braille Day (celebrated on the 5th day of January of each year) and the Albino Day (marked annually on 4 th May). These events, which are normally conducted at the national and regional levels, carry different themes that raise awareness on the part of members of the community on different issues relating to disabilities and persons with disabilities. To some extent, these events help in reducing stigma and discrimination against children with disabilities. 127. In addition, the State Party has taken several measures to ensure access to education for children with disabilities, including the adoption of the New Education and Training Policy in 2014. This Policy has a specific statement indicating the State Party’s commitment to increase access to education, facilities and infrastructure to children with “special needs”, including children with disabilities. Furthermore, the State Party has developed an Inclusive Education Strategy (IES2012-2017, whose overall goal is to ensure that all children, youths and adults in Tanzania have equitable access to quality education in inclusive settings. Moreover, the IE Strategy strives to achieve the following goals: (a) education policies and programmes are informed by inclusive values and practices; (b) teaching and learning respond to the diverse needs of learners; (c) educational support is available to all learners; (d) professional capabilities for inclusive education are widened and strengthened; and (e) community ownership of and participation in inclusive education is enhanced 128. Furthermore, the State Party has established the Educational Support and Resource Centre (ESRAC) in Dar es Salaam and five (5) Districts Councils have identified spaces to establish the ESRAC for the purpose of detection and identification of children with speacial needs, including those with disabilities. Besides, the State Party has developed Guidelines on Early Identification and Interventions for Children with Special Need of 2013, whose objectives inlude: (a) Early intervention ; (b) Capacity building of teachers of pupils with special needs and (c) Material support to enable these students learn smoothly. 129. With regard to allocation of funds to implement the existing legal and policy frameworks regarding children with disabilities; there is no specific fund allocated to CWDs, but the State Party normally allocates funds to all MVC in the country. For the year 2011/2012, there was TShs 968,599,500; in 2012/2013 there was TShs. 709,746,000; and 2013/2014 there was TShs. 750,739,920 allocated to support the three objectives mentioned above for students with disabilities. It should be noted that the State Party has identified 14 categories of MVCs, which include children with disabilities.54 Notably, children qualify to be the most 54 The identified categories are as follows: (a) Children living in the household with the chronically sick caregiver; (b) Children with disabilities; (c) Children living with chronic illness; 36