13. While the Committee appreciates the efforts of the Government in providing equal protection to all children, the Committee regrets that children are discriminated on the basis ofgender,birth out of wedlock and incest and urges the State Party to review its laws, particularly the Civil Code which has discriminatory provisions in this regard. 14. The Committee further recommends the protection of marginalized and vulnerable groups of children such as girls, children with albinism, and children with other disabilities against any form of discrimination. Particularly, such children are discriminated in education and health care services. The Committee urges the Government to ensure that vulnerable children have equal access to education and health care services by providing the necessary infrastructure and assistance. On best interest of the child 15. The Committee notes with appreciation the inclusion of the best interest of the child in the Civil Code as well as in the Code of the Child. The Committee recommends for the implementation of the law and the consideration of the best interest of all children up to the age of 18 in all matters including in cases of custody and special protection measures. On the right to life, survival and development 16. The Committee recognizes that there is a high rate of infant mortality. The Committee recommends the Government to deliveran effective training for health workers, to provide the necessary materials in health centres and to take other appropriate measures. The Committee calls the State Party to intensify its effort in providing health care services and provide adequate number of health professionals in rural areas where mother give birth outside of hospital. 17. Children aged from 0-3 years should be given all the necessary care to safeguard their lives, good health and early childhood development. Specifically, the Government must provide them with sanitation, safe drinking water and nutrition. Attention should also be given to functional maternity leave as it is important to ensure infant health. 18. The Committee notes with concern the situation of children with albinism being killed for their body parts. The Committee urges the State Party to urgently take appropriate measures to ensure the right to life of children with albinism and protect them from harmful practices endangering their lives. On child participation 19. The Committee congratulates the State Party in establishing the children’s parliament and the activities therein. The Committee commends the commemoration of the Day of the African Child by children themselves. 20. The Committee advises the State Party to equip the children’s parliament through training and providing facilities. The Committee further encourages the Government to strengthen the participation of children by involving them in planning and executing government programs.The Government has to facilitate the participation of children and NGOs in advocating for children’s rights. The