Harmful traditional practices 53. There are many harmful traditional practices that occur, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM) being the prevalent one in the State Party. The Committee applauds the appointment of the former Minister to be the head of national council on FGM. , The Committee recommends that the State Party continues to raise awareness on such issues and establish rescue centers for children who flee from the threat of harmful traditional practices particularly of FGM and child marriage or who are rescued; and the State party is urged to provide them with the appropriate shelter. I. Responsibility of the child 54. The Committee commends the State Party for incorporating responsibilities of the child in the Children Act. The Committee encourages the State Party to educate children about their responsibility towards their family and their national community. The State Party should empower children to contribute to the solidarity and integrity of their nation. Furthermore, the Committee encourages the State Party to avoid any cultural barriers which disregard the responsibilities of the child and to empower children so that they can meaningfully discharge their responsibilities. J. Conclusion 55. The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child appreciates with satisfaction the efforts invested by the Government of Kenya and aspires for the implementation of these recommendations. The Committee would like to indicate that it will undertake a follow-up Mission to explore the implementation of these recommendations in the foreseeable future. The Committee would also like to invite the State Party to submit its combined Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Periodic Reports by 10 August 2017 and every three years thereafter. The Committee invites the State party to include in the next periodic reports information about the implementation of the present concluding recommendations. 56. The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child takes this opportunity to renew to the Government of the Kenya, the assurances of its highest consideration. 14