g. The formulation of National Action Plan for Prevention and Management of Gender Based Violence and the provision of an endowment fund to provide support to survivors of gender based violence. The Sexual and Gender Based Violence Crimes Unit established in 2009 is also providing victim support services to women and children. h. The establishment of the Children’s Protection Division at the Ministry of Gender and Development since 2005 to monitor the implementation of Children’s Law, international and regional instruments in the nation, and the Child Protection Network (CPN) in the division which enhances cooperation and synergy among the government and different stake holders i. The formation of Women and Children Protection Sections in the Liberia National Police for the investigation, Prosecution and documentation of cases of child abuse. j. The formulation of the Child Protection Working Group (CPWG) comprised of the government and different stakeholders to deal with emergency situations of children affected by the Ivorian crises k. The creation of the Liberia Repatriation, Reunification and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) which is mandated to address issues of separation due to internal displacement, armed conflict and natural disaster. l. The existence of Ad-hoc Adoption Authority established in 2009 for monitoring adoption cases as well as the Adoption Unit in the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to conduct investigations. m. The program for the deinstitutionalization of children and promotion of family care by Ministry of Health and Social Welfare with the cooperation of other stake holders. n. The launching of Reaching Every District and Reaching Every Pregnant Woman (RED and REPW)) to address child morbidity and child mortality in all counties. o. The devising of Mental Health Policy and comprehensive psychosocial training manual to increase access to psychosocial support. p. The elimination of Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) q. The initiation of Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) to enhance the health care management of childhood. III. AREAS OF CONCERN AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. General measures of implementation Taking note of the fact that the state has taken different legislative measures, the Committee still regrets that there are customary laws which contradict with the 3