The Civil Code also prescribes this measure in case of dissolution of a marriage while
taking into account the best interests of the child in conformity with the CRC and the
Charter. The child can even be entrusted to a trustworthy third party if his best interests so
dictate.
In traditional society, there is a practice which consists of entrusting the child to a relative
who is more wealthy or unable to bear children. This measure eludes the judicial
institutions.
Separation may also be decided when it is the mother who committed the offence. The
children are entrusted to a relative or placed in a care institution.
In case of placement in a State-owned reception institution, the Department of Child
Protection is associated and ensures the care of the child.
c2. Limitations :
These are encountered mostly in the case of street children born out of wedlock, those
who are abandoned by their mothers, those born of mentally sick mothers and orphans.
Such cases are very frequent in urban centres. These children live in reception centres
without knowing family, for those who are not lucky to be adopted.
c3. Achievements :
It is worth noting that there are reception centres, most of which are in Niamey. In
association with the Ministry of Women‟s Empowerment and Child Protection, these
centres cater for these children until the age of maturity for some and adoption for others.
d) Separation caused by internal displacement due to conflict
In 1990, Niger experienced two armed rebellions in its northern and eastern parts which
led to population displacements. Under the peace accord signed in 1995, the High
Commission for the Restoration of Peace was created with branches in the affected areas.
This institution facilitated the return of people who had fled from the conflict zones.
We equally have the displacement of Chadians who settled in the east of Niger following
armed conflict in their country.
Infrastructure put in place: These are camps erected to regroup displaced families. Socioeducative facilities (school, heath centre, women‟s centre etc) were also built around these
camps.
d1. Limitations :
These are linked to socio-professional reintegration after the return of these populations to
their region of origin.
d2. Achievements:
The State of Niger, with the support of development partners, set up social reintegration
projects for displaced populations. These partners are: the European Union, UNICEF,
UNDP, EDF, the World Bank, France, Germany, Belgium, Libya, Burkina Faso, etc.
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