VII. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE MISSION After undertaking the above-mentioned activities, the Delegation of the ACERWC identifies the following issues as forming part of its major findings. 7.1. On General Measures of Implementation i. Reporting on the implementation of the African Children Charter (Submission of Periodic Report) The Committee recalls that the first periodic report of the Government of Liberia on measures taken for the implementation of the ACRWC was due in 2017. However, it was noted that even though the Government has finalized preparations to submit its periodic report to the UNCRC, it has not taken any steps towards submitting its periodic report to the ACERWC. ii. Legislative Measures The Committee notes that various legislative measures have been taken to enhance protection of the rights of children. These include: the enactment of Adoption Law and establishment of adoption units at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection; the enactment of the Descent Work Act of Liberia 2015, enactment of the Domestic Violence Act of 2016, enactment of the Affirmative Act and Inclusive Education Policy 2018 and the ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on the Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. The Committee also noted the establishment of a Law Reform Commission. iii. Institutional measures and coordination: The Committee notes the establishment of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in 2014 to address the issue of children protection and welfare. However the Government is yet to expedite the operationalization of the National Child Well-being Council with a clear mandate and adequate human, financial and technical resources. Furthermore, lack of a systematic data collection mechanism remains to be a challenge. iv. Child Friendly Budgeting: The Committee notes that there is no clear link between child right laws and budget hence making it difficult to implement child rights laws. Furthermore the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is under resourced heavily and reliant on partner funding. 7.2. On the Definition of the child and other age related requirements The Committee notes that customary laws and inheritance law regarding the age of marriage have not been harmonized with the Charter and the