Report on the Advocacy Mission to assess the situation of children in Central African Republic III. FINDINGS OF THE MISSION 9. The Delegation appreciated the effort that the Government of Central African Republic employed to promote and protect children’s rights with the support of the African Union through the African Union Mission for Central African Republic and Central Africa (MISAC), the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA), UN agencies and national and international NGOs. However, the Committee has noted the absence of the State authority to ensure the security and welfare of the population in general and of children’s in particular. The national situation remains fragile and is characterized by multiple, interdependent and cumulative violations of basic children’s rights. a) The Right to Education 10. During the various meetings of the Delegation with stakeholders and partners, problems related to the implementation of children’s right to education were raised. Indeed, for over three years schools have not been regularly operating The Delegation noted that most of the schools are burnt and destroyed; and tables, benches and teaching 8

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