Protection of Privacy 24.The Committee commends the State Party for establishing a Media Ombudsman as a means of ensuring the right to privacy. However, the Committee notes that there are instances whereby the media violates the rights of children due to lack of supervision and monitoring mechanisms. The Committee, therefore, recommends the Government of Namibia to strengthen the Media Ombudsman to ensure that children's right to privacy is respected and promoted. Protection against abuse and torture 25.The Committee commends the State Party for prohibiting corporeal punishment in schools under the Namibian Constitution and the Education Act. The Committee further applauds the State Party for recognizing positive disciplining measures under the Code of Conduct for Teaching Service. As part of the continuous effort to protect children from abuse and torture, the Committee recommends the State Party to abolish corporeal punishment and to promote positive disciplining measures in all settings including at home. 26.The Committee notes with great concern that 41% of rape cases in 2011 were committed against girls under the age of 18. Henceforth, the Committee recommends the State Party to conduct a study to understand the root causes of the matter, to set in place a child friendly reporting mechanism, to establish rehabilitation centers and increase the work pool of psychologists and social workers, to build the capacity of the police to adequately respond to rape cases, to improve the conviction rate of offenders, establish victim support programs, and to continue promoting community outreach efforts with the view of raising awareness. E. Family Environment and alternative care Parental Guidance and responsibilities 27.The Committee appreciates the State Party for providing grants to support the family. However, the Committee notes that the grant system has a long process causing children to wait for many years; some even becoming adults before receiving the grant. Therefore, the Committee recommends the Government of Namibia as part of its obligation to assist parents under article 20(2, a) of the African Children's Charter, to eliminate barriers in the grant system and to address the problems that makes the process long. 28. In addition, while appreciating the commitment of the Government of Namibia to increase the amount of grants starting from the financial year in 2014/15, the Committee recommends the State Party to respect its commitment, to make arrangements for