measures.Diversion of children away from formal court proceedings should be introduced to ensure that detention remains an option of last resort. Harmful Traditional Practices 31. From the State Party report and during the constructive dialogue it was noted that there are some communities, including refugees and migrants, who still perform some harmful traditional practices. Thus, the Committee recommends the State Party undertake appropriate legislative and administrative measures, including awareness creation,against the damaging effects of such harmful traditional practices which include child marriage and killing of children with albinism for their body parts. Sale, Trafficking and Abduction 32. It has been reported that internal and external trafficking of children for purposes of sexual exploitation, andhigh rate of child prostitution exist in cities like Maputo, Beira and Napula. It is also reported that children who drop out of school engage in begging and are exposed to sexual exploitation. It is indicated that their situation is aggravated due to cross-border trade, and that children from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe, are being trafficked to Mozambique for sexual exploitation. Hence, the Committee recommends the State Party to strengthen the capacity and mechanisms through inspection of formal and informal tourist destinations and hotels, public disclosure of information about the perpetrators and holding them accountable, sensitization of families, communities, private sector and the general public to protect children against any form of sale, trafficking and exploitation. Children of Imprisoned Mothers 33. Appreciating the special treatment for expectant mothers and mothers with children as indicated in the State Party report, the Committee further urges the State Party to consult General Comment No.1 of the ACERWC on Article 30 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. The Committee recommends for the Government to extend the special treatment for mothersbeginning from arrest, up to the ultimate conviction, sentencing, imprisonment and reintegration phase of the criminal justice process. Responsibility of the Child 34. The Committee appreciates the State Party for dedicating a specific provision on child responsibility under its Law on the Promotion and Protection of Children’s 8

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