in schools. The Committee notes that such acts constitute discrimination based on nationality that hinders the enjoyment of the right to education. The Committee further notes that primary education should be universal, compulsory and free, it should be granted to all children in the State Party irrespective of their nationality and status as an irregular/undocumented migrant. The Committee urges the State Party to review its Free Primary Education Act and relevant policy to enable all children in the country to have equal access to free primary education. 43. The Committee notes with concern that attendance rate in secondary education is low. The Committee recommends the State Party to address the causes of low attendance and improve the overall quality of education delivery in secondary education. 44. The Committee encourages the State Party to ensure that all children have equal opportunities for cultural and leisure activity and that schools have safe and adequate play grounds. H. Special Protection Measures Child labour 45. The Committee notes with appreciation that the minimum age of employment is set at the age of 15 years, which is in line with international standards. The Committee, however, notes with concern the lack of official statistics on incident of child labour in the State Party. The Committee recommends the State Party to gather data and undertake assessment of the prevalence of child labour for an informed intervention. The Committee further recommends the State Party to expedite the adoption of The National Plan of Action for the Elimination of Child labour. Sexual Abuse and Exploitation 46. The Committee notes with appreciation the enactment of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act 2018 and the establishment of Domestic Violence, Child welfare, and Sexual Offences (DCS) units in all Police stations. The Committee encourages the State Party to establish the necessary mechanisms and allocate adequate resources for its effective implementation, and to undertake trainings on the Act for personnel in the justice system. The Committee further recommends the State Party to take special measures towards decreasing the vulnerability of children with disabilities to sexual abuse and exploitation. 47. The Committee is concerned about the findings of the National Study on Violence Against Children, which confirms that 1 in 3 females experience some form of sexual 13

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