problem of children with albinism in Tanzania. Particularly, the Committee would like to encourage CSOs which are working on children rights issues to collaborate with the Government in finding a long term and functional solution to plight of the children in the Centres. Finally the Committee would like to recommend the following key points primarily to the Government of Tanzania and other stakeholders with a view to producing effective mechanisms to protect the rights of children with albinism in Tanzania: I. I.1. I.2. I.3. Immediate measures A plan and strategy has to be in place for the Government to immediately stop institutionalization of children with albinism and instead assist them in reconnecting and reuniting the children in the centres with their parents, or close relatives;, an integration plan back to the community should also be in place; From the conversation it had with authorities, the Committee realizes most of the officials either don’t properly understand the depth of the challenges or they live in denial. Therefore, it is the Committee’s strongest view that the Government should sensitize its enforcement officials regarding the plight of the children with albinism. With a view of preventing further complicated health problems, I.4. including skin cancer, the Government should come up with a short term plan to enhance the health facilities such as by providing of affordable sunscreen and other sun protective gear to children with albinism, II. Mid-term measures II.1. II.2. The Committee encourages the Government to investigate the allegations against some members of the Police and Government Officials who are thought to be involved in the sale of body parts of children with albinism. The Committee encourages the State Party to take legislative and administrative measures, including reviewing legislative instruments and policies, and to adopt a comprehensive strategy to eliminate the attacks, killings and discrimination against children with albinism. Particularly, the Witchcraft Act should be amended in order to reflect the current situation on issues of superstitious beliefs; The Committee also recommends that the Government to develop and maintain a database of children with albinism, this includes registering 17

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