II.3. II.4. II.5. II.6. II.7. III. III.1. III.2. III.3. children at birth in hospitals and ensuring that all registered children have birth certificates; The national human rights institution should play a very active role to effectively address the human rights situation of children with albinism; The delegation realizes there is a duplication of efforts at the Government level to fight against the challenges concerning children with albinism. It was mentioned that two Committees have been formed to follow up on issues of albinism: a Committee in the Office of the President and a Committee in the Prime Minister’s Office. The delegation recommends that it is important to merge the two Committees in order not to duplicate efforts; The government is advised to launch campaigns and awarenessraising events with a view of addressing the root causes of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism in general, and children in particular; The Government should ensure the victims’ right to justice and redress, and provide medical, psychosocial and legal support to victims of attacks; The Committee learned that Tanzania has a strong Social Action Fund scheme, hence the Committee recommends for the inclusion of children with albinism as beneficiaries of this scheme. Long-term measures With a view of addressing the cross border aspect of the violations, the Government of Tanzania should collaborate with neighboring countries to combat the violations and prosecute perpetrators; The Government in collaboration with CSOs should set a strategy in place to empower local leaders to collaborate in protecting children with albinism from attacks; In collaboration with CSOs, the private sector and UN Agencies, the Government should strive to create an environment where children with albinism enjoy all their rights on an equal basis with other groups of children. 18