education to make informed decisions about their future. The communication component of the programme addresses the negative effects of gender based violence, HIV female genital mutilation. g) Children belonging to a minority groups (Article 26) g) Children who need special protection on account of being in risky or vulnerable conditions and situations such as street children or AIDS orphans (Article 26) Article VII, section 1 of the Children‟s Law states: “For the purpose of this law, a child is in a situation of vulnerability if she or he is especially at risk of having her or his survival, development, participation and protection endangered.” Section 2 of the Children‟s Law requires the Ministry of Gender and Development to coordinate the efforts of local government authorities, private sector, and civil society and child welfare committees to address the causes of situations of vulnerability. Section 3.1 stipulates, “The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare shall work with other ministries to develop, implement and promote public policies and programs that alleviate, mitigate and address the effects of situations of vulnerability. h) Any other emerging or unforeseen problem (Article 26) 22. Additionally, States Parties are encouraged to provide specific statistical information and indicators relevant to the children covered by paragraph X. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHILD 23. Under this section, States Parties are requested to provide relevant information, including the principal practices, legislative, judicial, administrative and other specific measures in force; factors and difficulties encountered and progress achieved in implementing the relevant provisions of Article 31 of the Children's Charter. The Child's duty: a) Towards the parents, the family and the community; (Article 31) b) Towards the superiors; (Article 31) c) Towards the State and the Continent. (Article 31 Article VI, Section 1 of the Children‟s Law states,” A parent, teacher and any person responsible for providing guidance and direction to a child shall provide to the child guidance and education that promote the following: a. the child‟s own current and future wellbeing; b. respect for parents and adults; c. the wellbeing of others, her or his family, society, his or her country and humanity in general; d. the child‟s pride in her or his culture and national identity; e. the value of the family and marriage; f. any other value that instills in the child a proper sense of responsibility. Section 2.2 states, "the guidance of the child from parents, relatives and service providers shall include the use of tradition and cultural standards to foster the development of a sense of responsibility in the child, subject to her or his evolving capacities." 21