On children in situation of exploitation and abuse
36. The Committee welcomes the adoption of National Action Plan on Sexual Abuse
and Exploitation (2006-2010) and the recent National Plan of Action for the
Elimination of the Worst Form of Child Labour 2010 -2014. However, the
Committee has concerns on the issue of sex tourism, the prevalence of child
labour even in urban areas, children living or working on the street and child
trafficking and therefore recommends for:
a. Effective implementation of the laws, policies and action plans for the protection
of vulnerable children,
b. Adoption of a law or guideline on sex tourism to monitor hotels and tour guides,
c. Programmes aimed at the prevention and combatting of child labour and
measure against those who employ children both in the informal and formal
sector being taken,
d. Prevention of begging by children in the street by giving the social protection
service and reunifying them with their parents, and prevention of children being
used by adults who beg;
e. Protectionof children from becoming migrant workers and prosecutionof those
who facilitate such activities
37. In addition, the State should rehabilitate and reintegrate victims of sexual or any
other abuse to ensure their wellbeing. They should be provided with psychosocial assistance.
On children victims of harmful traditional practices
38. The Committee recognises that FGM and child marriage are prevalent in some
regions of the Country. The Committee thus urges the Government to take
necessary measures to combat these practices. The Committee recommends for
the State Party to adopt practical strategies towards the reduction and elimination
of all forms of harmful traditional practices particularlyof child marriage and FGM
such as prosecution of perpetrators, and sensitizing the community in this issue.
I. Responsibility of the child
39. The Committee calls upon the State Party to assist children become responsible
citizens who work to safeguard the integrity of their nation and continent. They
should be educated about their responsibilities in the family and their community
so that they can develop a spirit of accountability.
J. Conclusion
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