Coordination of the implementation of the ACRWC:
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The coordinated implementation of conventions and treaties relating to the rights of
the child signed by Benin is attributed by decree to several structures.
Firstly, the Commission on the Rights of the Child was created in 1999 to assume
responsibility for the coordination, protection and promotion of child rights. Its mission
is, inter alia, to ensure the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the
Child (Article No 2 of Decree No. 99-559 of November 22, 1999).
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The DFEA is governed by Decree No. 1384/MFASSNHPTA/DC/SGM/DFEA/SA
on Organization and Functioning. As such it is responsible for:
- ensuring the popularization and effective application of legal texts in favor of the
child.
- contributing to the preservation of family cohesion
- coordinating and monitoring the implementation of action plans on family and
children.
- coordinating the actions of NGOs in the field of child protection and the
promotion of family values
- following up programs and projects, resolutions and recommendations made
during national and international meetings on children and family.
- ensuring nutritional surveillance for children under 5 years old
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In support of the DPJEJ, the coordination for the implementation of the ACRWC is
ensured by the National Monitoring and Coordination Unit for Child Protection
(CNSCPE), a melting pot for reflection and action composed of governmental
structures, local and international NGOs and technical and financial partners for
development.
The celebration of African Child Days in accordance with the themes and guidance
notes of the Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child is a forum
for all stakeholders to exchange and share information about the implementation of
the ACRWC. However, Benin has not yet submitted to this committee a report on the
practical organization of these days.
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International assistance in the implementation of the ACRWC:
31.
In addition to the Beninese Government's efforts, the promotion and protection of the
rights of the child is actively supported by Benin's technical and financial development
partners.
The achievements in the intervention areas of the State supported by these technical
and financial partners, contribute to making effective the rights enshrined by the
ACRWC.
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This assistance includes the following partners:
At multilateral level:
The European Union It supported the justice sector and initiated the first and second
projects on the fight against child trafficking through the establishment of an
operational entity, the Technical Assistance Office (TAO). The first project contributed
to strengthening the intervention capabilities of the Brigade for the Protection of
Minors and to raising awareness among the population, NGOs and media. The
second project helped enhance the institutional framework to combat the trafficking
and exploitation of children; reduce the structural causes, secure the living conditions
of working children and enhance their professional skills.
At bilateral level: