Despite the slow growth of these indicators, it is worth mentioning the positive actions that focused on the adjustment of the institutional and legal framework including: - The establishment of an "Education for girls” department within the Ministry if education; - Note Circular 1373 Ministerial Decree / MEN / DISABLE / SD-EPT of 28 August 2000 concerning the registration of girls at CP1 for the elimination of barriers for boys and girls’ access to education; - The establishment of school canteens throughout the national territory; - Keeping pregnant girls in school and their return to school after giving birth; - Sensitisation of parents on girls’ education; - Taking special measures and provision of school kits and allowances to parents areas with low school attendance (including the District Zanzan, North East of the country) in order to encourage parents in the region to send girls to school. Since 2005 and with the support of UNICEF, the ADB and the Japanese Cooperation, the "Child Friendly School / girl friendly school" model was experienced through the project "School convivial space of peace and tolerance "in 350 primary schools, 80% were in the former CNO zones, with an essential package of activities including the rehabilitation and equipment of schools with school furniture (table chairs to accommodate active learning or skills training - FPC), water point construction and separate latrines for girls and boys in these schools, the establishment of school clubs and training of school management Committees (SMCs) in gender and school infrastructure management. 3.2 Best interests of the child (art. 3) 1. Legislative Framework The principle laid down by Article 3 of the Convention was confirmed by Article 6 of the Constitution of Côte d'Ivoire, which provides for special protection to the child. In general, the Ivorian positive law reflects this principle in the various laws and regulations. In this regard, Law No. 70-483 of 3 August 1970 on the minority enshrines in its entirety the best interests of the child. For example, the guardianship of a child can be conferred to a third person or an institution when his/her parents jeopardise his/her health or safety or morals (Art. 20,21, 48 of Law 70-483 ) For adoption, Article 1 of Law 64-378 of October 7, 1964 amended and supplemented by Law No. 83802 of 2 August 1983 establishes that "[it] can take place only if there are just cause and of it benefits the child ". For Labour, Order No. 009 MEMEASS / CAB of 19 January 2012 revising Decree No. 2250 of 14 March 2005 of the MEFP determines the list of hazardous work prohibited for children below 18 years in all economic activity sectors. The Criminal Procedure Code in its Articles 756-809 sets exemptions to the general law concerning minors of eighteen years which have committed an offense which fit exclusively within the jurisdiction of various courts for minor. The juvenile judge may carry out a social investigation to know the personality of the minor. However, currently there is no specific provisions pertaining to custody, temporary detention and penal mediation. The Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code reform process that is currently carried out by the Ministry of Justice includes reviewing provisions pertaining to minors. RAPPORT INITIAL SUR LA MISE EN OEUVRE DE LA CHARTE AFRICAINE DES DROITS ET DU BIEN ÊTRE DE L'ENFANT 30