On children in situation of exploitation and abuse 36. The Committee welcomes the adoption of National Action Plan on Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (2006-2010) and the recent National Plan of Action for the Elimination of the Worst Form of Child Labour 2010 -2014. However, the Committee has concerns on the issue of sex tourism, the prevalence of child labour even in urban areas, children living or working on the street and child trafficking and therefore recommends for: a. Effective implementation of the laws, policies and action plans for the protection of vulnerable children, b. Adoption of a law or guideline on sex tourism to monitor hotels and tour guides, c. Programmes aimed at the prevention and combatting of child labour and measure against those who employ children both in the informal and formal sector being taken, d. Prevention of begging by children in the street by giving the social protection service and reunifying them with their parents, and prevention of children being used by adults who beg; e. Protectionof children from becoming migrant workers and prosecutionof those who facilitate such activities 37. In addition, the State should rehabilitate and reintegrate victims of sexual or any other abuse to ensure their wellbeing. They should be provided with psychosocial assistance. On children victims of harmful traditional practices 38. The Committee recognises that FGM and child marriage are prevalent in some regions of the Country. The Committee thus urges the Government to take necessary measures to combat these practices. The Committee recommends for the State Party to adopt practical strategies towards the reduction and elimination of all forms of harmful traditional practices particularlyof child marriage and FGM such as prosecution of perpetrators, and sensitizing the community in this issue. I. Responsibility of the child 39. The Committee calls upon the State Party to assist children become responsible citizens who work to safeguard the integrity of their nation and continent. They should be educated about their responsibilities in the family and their community so that they can develop a spirit of accountability. J. Conclusion 10

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