133. Whilst the CFN plays a critical role in enabling the participation of children and in ensuring that their voices are heard, the GoSL recognizes that it does not adequately represent children from all backgrounds. It does not adequately include marginalized children; it is primarily school going educated children who participate, with the most vulnerable children excluded from the network. The CFN is actively working towards broadening its membership base. 134. Two examples of the role played by the CFN in facilitating the airing and consideration of children’s views include the following: 135. 134.1 In 2002 the CFN developed the Children’s Manifesto which called on the GoSL to consolidate peace and create an environment conducive to the survival and development of all children in Sierra Leone. 134.2 In 2005 it produced and facilitated a presentation by a representative group of children between the ages of 12 and 18 of their own report to the CRC Committee entitled “This is the way we see it” (Children's Forum Network, 2006). Also, closely related with the work of CFN, the following programmes have facilitated the dissemination of information and afforded children and opportunity to share their views: 135.1 The Golden Kids Programme (GKP), which is operated by Talking Drums Studio – an NGO partner of the MGWCA – uses media, especially radio, to promote peace, social integration and human rights through drama and other discussion programmes; 135.2 The “Voice of Children” programme, comprising radio broadcasts and talk shows by children of all ages and categories run by the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL); and 135.3 School/village Children’s Clubs have been established in various schools and communities across the country which support peer meetings on learning human rights, understanding the ACWRC and the CRC and involving children in child protection matters. These programmes have complemented the work of CFN and have immensely improved community perceptions of children, their role in society and their right to be heard. 136. The GoSL has, acting through the MSWGCA and civil society partners in the CPCom, ensured that children have had the opportunity to express their views on key child rights policies and laws. Through formal participatory processes such as workshops and calls for written submissions, children have participated in the shaping of the Child Rights Act, the Child Welfare Policy, the Sexual Offences Act and others. 137. The GoSL has taken on board concerns expressed by the children of Sierra Leone in their 2005/6 report to the CRC regarding their insufficient participation at a community and home level. It has strengthened the legal and institutional framework 42  Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone Initial Report on the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 2002-2014