children’s rights, in particular the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 81. Moreover, since 1966, the year of entry into force of the Algerian Penal Code, the law provides for and punishes violence against women which is considered as: -physical violence characterised by assault and battery, mutilation or infirmity, intentional homicide and manslaughter, murder, poisoning, incest; violence that is not related only to the female sex; -sexual violence characterised by rape, indecent assault, proxenetism; -verbal and mental violence characterised by blackmail, insults, sexual harassment.6 82. These forms of violence can be classified according to their places of occurrence: among couples, in the work place or in society. 83. It should also be noted that, in accordance with the Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, in particular its first two additional protocols, the offences of trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants have been provided for and are punishable under the Penal Code.7 Algeria also pays attention to other issues concerning women and children, in particular regarding forced marriage and forced labour. 84. Also, there are many associations working to promote the rights of women and children. Their activities include providing information, raising awareness, monitoring and providing legal aid. 6 Law No. 04-15 of 10 November 2004. 7 Law No. 09-01 of 25 February 2009. 16