P a g e | 50 HIV Seroprevalence and Number of People Living with HIV Source: Situational Analysis VC 2011 In 2011, a detailed assessment of Lesotho’s national HIV and AIDS strategic plan was carried out using the Framework for Women, Girls, and Gender Equality in National Strategic Plans for HIV and AIDS in Southern and Eastern Africa. The assessment report states that despite the recognition in Lesotho’s National Strategic Plan of the importance of legal reforms to provide an enabling environment for women and girls and to reduce the high prevalence of HIV, implementation of legal reform on gender equality has been slow; and this, coupled with “prevalent sexual exploitation,” is contributing to the epidemic. Furthermore, the assessment revealed that a significant gap in the strategic plan involves education and information on human rights, and the rights of women and girls in particular. 7.4 Social security and services and facilities for the upbringing and development of the child (Article 20-2(a-c) Legislative The CPW Act guides stakeholders in their roles and responsibilities with respect to social security service delivery. The Education Act (2010) provides free and compulsory education for children aged 6-13 years.