3.3. Mechanisms for Charter Implementation
50. The implementation of the Charter, takes place within the framework of the
implementation of public policies, in compliance with the commitments made
internally and internationally, in order to create enabling conditions for the effective
realization of the civil, political, economical, social and cultural rights of the child,
enshrined in Guinean law and in international human rights legal instruments.
The vastness and complexity of the resulting tasks and other commitments, suggest
the establishment of mechanisms to match the demand.
51. To report on all International Treaties, ratified in accordance with what has been
established in each of them, as well as to meet the recommendations of its organs
and the different governments in the scope of the Universal Periodic Review,
suggests the establishment of swift and appropriate mechanisms to better articulate
its action with all social actors and optimize the results of its performance and the
whole society in the organizational domains, as shown below:
2.1.3. Institutional Framework
52. The Government of Guinea-Bissau, has set up the following structures in this
area:
• Institute for Women and Children - IMC;
• Office for the Protection Against Abuse and Domestic Violence - Ministry of Interior;
• National Guard;
• Juvenile and Family Courts;
• Legal Guardianship of Children - Public Prosecution Service;
• Access to Justice Center - CAJ, with structures based in Bissau, Bafatá, Buba and
Canchungo;
• Brigade for the Protection of women and Children – Judiciary Police - PJ;
• The Specialized Committee of the National People's Assembly (Parliament) for
Women and Children's Affairs;
53. Institute for Women and Children, whose statute, was approved by Decree No.
17/2010, has as its main mission to coordinate, supervise and promote the integrated
approach to gender, the human rights of women and children in programs, policies
and legislation, ensuring the advancement of gender equality and equity, as well as
the empowerment of women.
54. The Institute for Women and Children, has the following assignments:
• Defending and promoting the dignity, freedom, equality and other fundamental
rights of women and children, by combating all forms of discrimination, through the
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