Section 3 stipulates, „Subject to the child‟s evolving capacities, every child shall contribute towards:a. family cohesion
b. respect for parents and other people;
c. diligence towards studies and work ; and
d. positive cultural values of her or his community or town.
The Ministry of Gender and Development has initiated the establishment of Community Child Welfare
Committees (CWCs) to help provide guidance, advice and to instill discipline in children in communities.
XI. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR THE REPORTING PROCESS
24. A State Party that has already submitted to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child a report
based on the provisions of the CRC may use elements of that report for the report that it submits to the
Committee as required by the Children’s Charter. The report shall, in particular, highlight the areas of
rights that are specific to the Children’s Charter.
Specific recommendations made by the UN committee
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5.
The full and effective implementation of the Children‟s Law
Comprehensive review of all domestic laws
Develop a comprehensive national policy on children.
Develop a national plan of Action linked to national budget.
There is an urgent need to establish the National Child Wellbeing Council with a clear mandate and
adequate human, financial and technical resources.
25. The report must specify the action taken by the State Party in response to any recommendations
made to it by the Committee and/or the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
In response to the recommendations made by the UN committee, Liberia has under taken the following:
1. Printing of the Children‟s Law into handbill ongoing, including a simplified version.
2. Committees currently reviewing domestic laws for amendments, in addition to the creation of a
Domestic Violence Act. The government is also in the process of conducting consultations and review
of the National Constitution.
3. Program budgets have been submitted to the Ministry of Finance, these programs will allow the Ministry
of Gender and Development to provide recreational facilities for children and further support their
welfare and protection.
4. Processes for the establishment of the Child Wellbeing Council, the Child Rights Education committee
and the Child Rights Advancement council are ongoing.
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