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6e449ca6-871b-495a-839e-fa82bdc4da20 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Children: protection against exploitation"
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
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"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | 5.The Committee reminds the State party of the indivisibility and interdependence of all the rights enshrined in the Convention and emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. The Committee would like to draw the State party’s attention to the recommendations c... | 5. The Committee reminds the State party of the indivisibility and interdependence of all the rights enshrined in the Convention and emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. The Committee would like to draw the State party’s attention to the recommendations ... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 6e449ca6-871b-495a-839e-fa82bdc4da20 |
ffea7120-91bf-49c2-bbdc-1b46d57155c9 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments"
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"9 - INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"14 - LIFE BELOW WATER",
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION",
"7 - AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"6 - CLEAN WATER AN... | 6. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the realization of children’s rights in accordance with the Convention, the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, throughout the process of im... | 6. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the realization of children’s rights in accordance with the Convention, the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, throughout the process of im... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: ffea7120-91bf-49c2-bbdc-1b46d57155c9 |
f050b281-0639-4e45-8452-79b5caf1b3ad | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
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] | [] | Legislation 7. The Committee notes that the Penal Code, the Civil Code, the Criminal Procedure Code and the Civil Procedure Code enacted in 2015 are not yet in force and that the State party initiated the drafting of a new Constitution in 2015. T he Committee recalls its previous recommendations, and urges the State pa... | 7. The Committee notes that the Penal Code, the Civil Code, the Criminal Procedure Code and the Civil Procedure Code enacted in 2015 are not yet in force and that the State party initiated the drafting of a new Constitution in 2015. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations, and urges the State party: (a) To c... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: f050b281-0639-4e45-8452-79b5caf1b3ad |
0137417c-6f18-4c50-924f-fb083d6fe73f | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
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] | [] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 8. The Committee notes that the State party adopted the Comprehensive National Policy for Children in 2016 and widely disseminated the policy in 2021. The Committee recommends that the State party conduct a comprehensive assessment of the policy and relevant action plans, with the incl... | 8. The Committee notes that the State party adopted the Comprehensive National Policy for Children in 2016 and widely disseminated the policy in 2021. The Committee recommends that the State party conduct a comprehensive assessment of the policy and relevant action plans, with the inclusive participation of children, a... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 0137417c-6f18-4c50-924f-fb083d6fe73f |
379ee493-37dc-4c19-a87d-6bfae473e349 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [] | Coordination 9. The Committee recommends that the State party evaluate the effectiveness of the mandate and activities of the Inter-Ministerial National Coordinating Body for the Convention, its Technical Committee and the subzonal committees in the six administrative regions, with a view to ensuring that they operate ... | 9. The Committee recommends that the State party evaluate the effectiveness of the mandate and activities of the Inter-Ministerial National Coordinating Body for the Convention, its Technical Committee and the subzonal committees in the six administrative regions, with a view to ensuring that they operate effectively a... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 379ee493-37dc-4c19-a87d-6bfae473e349 |
6f161eb8-44c1-4a62-b5ad-1250c2cfa6f3 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters",
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"1.5 - Build resilience to environmental, economic and social disasters",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice... | Allocation of resources 10. Noting the information provided by the State party on budget allocations for sectors including education, health and social welfare, the Committee recalls its previous recommendations and its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children’s rights, and reco... | 10. Noting the information provided by the State party on budget allocations for sectors including education, health and social welfare, the Committee recalls its previous recommendations and its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children’s rights, and recommends that the State pa... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 6f161eb8-44c1-4a62-b5ad-1250c2cfa6f3 |
4b9df4cc-4d55-42d9-b4d2-412e6144c354 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Children: family environment & alternati... | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"17.... | Data collection 11. Recalling its general comment No. 5 (2003) on general measures of implementation of the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expedite the establishment and effective operation of the Child and Social Protection Information Management System and the Education Management Info... | 11. Recalling its general comment No. 5 (2003) on general measures of implementation of the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expedite the establishment and effective operation of the Child and Social Protection Information Management System and the Education Management Information System t... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 4b9df4cc-4d55-42d9-b4d2-412e6144c354 |
bc2e87c8-6458-4434-bc50-2b4d5221af33 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Children: family environment... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice and remedy 12. The Committee welcomes the structural reform of the judicial system undertaken in 2023, the adoption of a strategy to improve access to justice and the existence of 67 subzonal Women’s Rights and Child Rights C ommittees across the administrative regions to hear complaints from children... | 12. The Committee welcomes the structural reform of the judicial system undertaken in 2023, the adoption of a strategy to improve access to justice and the existence of 67 subzonal Women’s Rights and Child Rights Committees across the administrative regions to hear complaints from children. It is concerned, however, ab... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: bc2e87c8-6458-4434-bc50-2b4d5221af33 |
9efa9d06-4625-4751-9524-1a24c9a4c196 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | Independent monitoring 13. While considering the view of the State party on a national human rights institution , the Committee recalls its general comment No. 2 (2002) on the role of independent national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of the rights of the child and notes the importance of a ... | 13. While considering the view of the State party on a national human rights institution , the Committee recalls its general comment No. 2 (2002) on the role of independent national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of the rights of the child and notes the importance of a national human rights i... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 9efa9d06-4625-4751-9524-1a24c9a4c196 |
500e10f1-f2f0-4d87-80e7-b5c11f6ebcd8 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society",
"Children"
] | [
"Freedom of movement",
"Freedom of association",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Cooperation with civil society 14. The Committee is concerned that the independence and freedom of operation of civil society organizations, including those working on children’s rights, remain curtailed by law and in practice. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To take leg... | 14. The Committee is concerned that the independence and freedom of operation of civil society organizations, including those working on children’s rights, remain curtailed by law and in practice. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To take legislative measures, including th... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 500e10f1-f2f0-4d87-80e7-b5c11f6ebcd8 |
581e8af4-58d5-4cef-90b4-cb2c5c9d7fc6 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 15.The Committee is seriously concerned about: (a)Reports of intersecting forms of discrimination faced by children in particular situations, such as those belonging to certain ethnic groups and children of individuals who have been subjected to enforced disappearances; (b)The State party continuing ... | 15. The Committee is seriously concerned about: (a) Reports of intersecting forms of discrimination faced by children in particular situations, such as those belonging to certain ethnic groups and children of individuals who have been subjected to enforced disappearances; (b) The State party continuing to deny the exis... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 581e8af4-58d5-4cef-90b4-cb2c5c9d7fc6 |
8357f2ad-ab7a-4952-a951-be339e43550c | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
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"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 16. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To adopt legislative and administrative measures to prevent and eliminate disparities in the enjoyment of rights by all children and address discrimination, particularly against children in disadvantaged situations, ... | 16. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To adopt legislative and administrative measures to prevent and eliminate disparities in the enjoyment of rights by all children and address discrimination, particularly against children in disadvantaged situations, including those bel... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 8357f2ad-ab7a-4952-a951-be339e43550c |
3065e8ca-70dc-4cee-83c3-5aa59fac6a04 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Best interests of the child 17. Noting that the 2015 Civil Code stipulates the right of children to have their best interests taken as a primary consideration in all actions concerning them, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 14 (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a pr... | 17. Noting that the 2015 Civil Code stipulates the right of children to have their best interests taken as a primary consideration in all actions concerning them, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 14 (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration, and rec... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 3065e8ca-70dc-4cee-83c3-5aa59fac6a04 |
b803982f-3362-4661-b0c3-610368cbb4d8 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Freedom of opini... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making"
] | Respect for the views of the child 18. Taking note of the information provided by the State party on the activities of the subzonal committees and the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 12 (2009) on the right of the child to be heard, and recommends that the Sta... | 18. Taking note of the information provided by the State party on the activities of the subzonal committees and the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 12 (2009) on the right of the child to be heard, and recommends that the State party: (a) Publish the results o... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: b803982f-3362-4661-b0c3-610368cbb4d8 |
21f7a58b-7755-4590-9f36-78f39f62e740 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Birth registration 19. The Committee recommends that the State party expedite the digitalization of the civil registry system through the planned establishment of a computerized database, strengthen information communications technology infrastructure and enhance coordination between entities involved in birth and civi... | 19. The Committee recommends that the State party expedite the digitalization of the civil registry system through the planned establishment of a computerized database, strengthen information communications technology infrastructure and enhance coordination between entities involved in birth and civil registration in o... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 21f7a58b-7755-4590-9f36-78f39f62e740 |
6e2aac3c-e463-49ba-a3c8-8993f29f5420 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Children",
"Media"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
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"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of expression 20. The Committee remains concerned about the lack of independence of the media and the restrictions placed on the freedom of expression, including reports of online censorship and arrests of journalists and critics . The Committee urges the State party to take legislative measures to guarantee an... | 20. The Committee remains concerned about the lack of independence of the media and the restrictions placed on the freedom of expression, including reports of online censorship and arrests of journalists and critics . The Committee urges the State party to take legislative measures to guarantee an environment conducive... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 6e2aac3c-e463-49ba-a3c8-8993f29f5420 |
3d54c2f0-a276-4c69-be50-48d89c072234 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Freedom of thought, conscience and religion 21. While noting the response of the State party that the question of Jehovah ’ s Witnesses is a matter of “ failing to fulfil secular citizenship obligations” rather than a matter of religion , t he Committee recommends that the State party address the discrimination reporte... | 21. While noting the response of the State party that the question of Jehovah ’ s Witnesses is a matter of “ failing to fulfil secular citizenship obligations” rather than a matter of religion , the Committee recommends that the State party address the discrimination reportedly faced at school by children who are Jehov... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 3d54c2f0-a276-4c69-be50-48d89c072234 |
1d7608e7-4918-4550-8a1a-6eaf42d53b21 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Media"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
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"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Access to appropriate information 22. The Committee acknowledges the efforts by the State party to reduce the digital divide among children, despite infrastructural challenges, and it notes that less than 10 per cent of the population have access to the Internet, with particular limitations in access for children, and ... | 22. The Committee acknowledges the efforts by the State party to reduce the digital divide among children, despite infrastructural challenges, and it notes that less than 10 per cent of the population have access to the Internet, with particular limitations in access for children, and that slow speeds and limited conne... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 1d7608e7-4918-4550-8a1a-6eaf42d53b21 |
13ae7318-bab0-4a5f-98e8-7436dee65e20 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Abuse, neglect and sexual abuse and exploitation 23. The Committee notes the legal reform and the community-based services established to address violence against children, and urges the State party: (a) To take legislative measures to prohibit all forms of violence against children and strengthen policies, mechanisms,... | 23. The Committee notes the legal reform and the community-based services established to address violence against children, and urges the State party: (a) To take legislative measures to prohibit all forms of violence against children and strengthen policies, mechanisms, coordination and programmes aimed at preventing ... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 13ae7318-bab0-4a5f-98e8-7436dee65e20 |
a9cda8d8-3969-4d66-a3b0-9dd73a5a0423 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Social workers",
"Educational staff & students",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Corporal punishment 24. The Committee notes that the Ministry of Education’s guideline prohibit s corporal punishment in schools. The Committee is concerned , however, that the Transitional Penal Code and the 2015 Penal Code contain provisions that authorize “acts reasonably done in exercising the right of correction o... | 24. The Committee notes that the Ministry of Education’s guideline prohibits corporal punishment in schools. The Committee is concerned , however, that the Transitional Penal Code and the 2015 Penal Code contain provisions that authorize “acts reasonably done in exercising the right of correction or discipline” and the... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: a9cda8d8-3969-4d66-a3b0-9dd73a5a0423 |
09824040-bdbe-4fa7-a88d-af89e2e5de22 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Women & girls"
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"Rights related to marriage & family",
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
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"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation"
] | Harmful practices 25.The Committee welcomes the efforts made by the State party to address child marriage and female genital mutilation, including through legislative reform, the implementation of the National Strategic Plan to Ensure Women’s and Children’s Rights, Abandon Female Genital Mutilation, Underage Marriage a... | 25. The Committee welcomes the efforts made by the State party to address child marriage and female genital mutilation, including through legislative reform, the implementation of the National Strategic Plan to Ensure Women’s and Children’s Rights, Abandon Female Genital Mutilation, Underage Marriage and Other Harmful ... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 09824040-bdbe-4fa7-a88d-af89e2e5de22 |
18cd1ef1-c359-4543-8f8b-448de1f38b02 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Harmful practices 26. Recalling joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/general comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2019) on harmful practices, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) T ake legislative measures, including... | 26. Recalling joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/general comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2019) on harmful practices, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Take legislative measures, including the amendment of t... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 18cd1ef1-c359-4543-8f8b-448de1f38b02 |
e4328e62-6276-4e76-a83b-0643c128b353 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 27. The Committee remains deeply concerned by continued reports of torture and inhuman treatment faced by children in different settings, with limited information provided by the State party to properly address those allegations. The Committee urges ... | 27. The Committee remains deeply concerned by continued reports of torture and inhuman treatment faced by children in different settings, with limited information provided by the State party to properly address those allegations. The Committee urges the State party to put in place stronger safeguards and oversight mech... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: e4328e62-6276-4e76-a83b-0643c128b353 |
bf2c557a-60f0-424e-8da6-9b50ff510620 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Social workers",
"Educational staff & students"
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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] | [] | Family environment 28. The Committee draws the State party’s attention to its statement on article 5 of the Convention and recommends that the State party strengthen its efforts to ensure that t he provision of direction and guidance by parents is exercised in a manner that respects and ensures children’s rights , reco... | 28. The Committee draws the State party’s attention to its statement on article 5 of the Convention and recommends that the State party strengthen its efforts to ensure that the provision of direction and guidance by parents is exercised in a manner that respects and ensures children’s rights , recognizing children as ... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: bf2c557a-60f0-424e-8da6-9b50ff510620 |
328256f1-3ef9-4159-bd9d-8d18752cc3d9 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
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"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Social workers",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data co... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Children deprived of a family environment 29. The Committee notes the efforts of the State party to deinstitutionalize children. Recalling the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Prioritize and promote the provision of family- and community-based forms of ... | 29. The Committee notes the efforts of the State party to deinstitutionalize children. Recalling the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Prioritize and promote the provision of family- and community-based forms of alternative care for children deprived of ... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 328256f1-3ef9-4159-bd9d-8d18752cc3d9 |
aa9b5829-7ca2-4b26-995c-884a1c01306e | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
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"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | Children of incarcerated parents 30. The Committee recommends that the State party promote alternatives to incarceration for pregnant women and women with young children, such as house arrest and community service , to avoid the deprivation of liberty of children accompanying their mothers. | 30. The Committee recommends that the State party promote alternatives to incarceration for pregnant women and women with young children, such as house arrest and community service , to avoid the deprivation of liberty of children accompanying their mothers. | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: aa9b5829-7ca2-4b26-995c-884a1c01306e |
49793c46-3b47-431b-839f-e35f559e1025 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"Right to social security"
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"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"
] | F.Children with disabilities (art. 23) 31. T he Committee recalls its general comment No. 9 (2006) on the rights of children with disabilities, and recommends that the State party: (a) Harmonize its national legislation, policies, regulations and procedures with the human rights model of disability, including for disab... | 31. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 9 (2006) on the rights of children with disabilities, and recommends that the State party: (a) Harmonize its national legislation, policies, regulations and procedures with the human rights model of disability, including for disability assessment, multisectoral coordina... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 49793c46-3b47-431b-839f-e35f559e1025 |
91cd0f75-e1a8-4476-a952-3734ddc37db8 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas"
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"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
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"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"3.2 - End all preventable deaths under 5 years of age",
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures"
] | Health and health services 32. The Committee welcomes the progress made in reducing infant and under ‑ 5 mortality rates and recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen existing measures to ensure that all children, including children in rural and remote areas, have equitable access to quality, free and inclusive h... | 32. The Committee welcomes the progress made in reducing infant and under ‐ 5 mortality rates and recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen existing measures to ensure that all children, including children in rural and remote areas, have equitable access to quality, free and inclusive health services, including t... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 91cd0f75-e1a8-4476-a952-3734ddc37db8 |
42159a14-ccce-41e3-8a18-96bd69780357 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
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"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals"
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"Right to health"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Mental health 33. The Committee recommends that the State party strengthen the availability, accessibility and range of community-based, child-sensitive therapeutic and trauma-focused mental health services and increase the number of well-trained, qualified and specialized mental health professionals , including psycho... | 33. The Committee recommends that the State party strengthen the availability, accessibility and range of community-based, child-sensitive therapeutic and trauma-focused mental health services and increase the number of well-trained, qualified and specialized mental health professionals , including psychologists and ps... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 42159a14-ccce-41e3-8a18-96bd69780357 |
f5eb2281-f16a-4652-8456-3fba94ac9894 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | Adolescent health 34. Recalling its general comments No. 4 (2003) on adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention and No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure the effective implementation of the Str... | 34. Recalling its general comments No. 4 (2003) on adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention and No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure the effective implementation of the Strategic Plan for th... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: f5eb2281-f16a-4652-8456-3fba94ac9894 |
4351cf26-62a9-453c-a7d2-3e5cb4ad5fd2 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Advancement of women",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to food",
"Right to social security",
"Discrimination against women",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Right to education",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"2.2 - End all forms of malnu... | H.Standard of living (arts. 18 (3), 26 and 27 (1)–(3)) 35. The Committee recognizes the efforts made by the State party to promot e climate- resilient agriculture and self-sufficient food production and to strengthen the empowerment of women. C oncerned , however, about the contamination of water sources and the remain... | 35. The Committee recognizes the efforts made by the State party to promot e climate- resilient agriculture and self-sufficient food production and to strengthen the empowerment of women. Concerned , however, about the contamination of water sources and the remaining gaps in access to safe and clean water, especially i... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 4351cf26-62a9-453c-a7d2-3e5cb4ad5fd2 |
4c260e54-2006-40dd-a8b4-bd9826edd1d4 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students"
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Right ... | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse ... | I.Children’s rights and the environment (arts. 2, 3, 6, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 24 and 26–31) 36. Recalling its general comment No. 26 (2023) on children’s rights and the environment, with a special focus on climate change, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that the national climate change policy, n... | 36. Recalling its general comment No. 26 (2023) on children’s rights and the environment, with a special focus on climate change, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that the national climate change policy, national disaster management and contingency plans, and other policies and programmes addre... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 4c260e54-2006-40dd-a8b4-bd9826edd1d4 |
fbb7d5a5-86a3-4b64-bead-a4cae3fa3779 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education"
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"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end disc... | Aims, coverage and quality of education 37. The Committee notes the reduction in school dropout rates, the expansion of educational programmes for children in disadvantaged situations and the promotion of the retention of girls in education . C oncerned, however, about the high rate of out-of-school children, the conti... | 37. The Committee notes the reduction in school dropout rates, the expansion of educational programmes for children in disadvantaged situations and the promotion of the retention of girls in education . Concerned, however, about the high rate of out-of-school children, the continued gender disparity among students in r... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: fbb7d5a5-86a3-4b64-bead-a4cae3fa3779 |
24aa9a9d-a6f4-412a-9e36-9ed7a929bd86 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to education",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Inclusive education 38. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to strengthen measures to ensure inclusive education in mainstream schools for all children with disabilities at all educational levels, with sufficient allocation of resources and reasonable accommodation through accessible infrastructure, ... | 38. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to strengthen measures to ensure inclusive education in mainstream schools for all children with disabilities at all educational levels, with sufficient allocation of resources and reasonable accommodation through accessible infrastructure, adapted curricula an... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 24aa9a9d-a6f4-412a-9e36-9ed7a929bd86 |
b1c02eaa-977a-48d1-9b3c-137b1e118cf9 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
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"Educational staff & students"
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to education"
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"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship"
] | Human rights education 39. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the integration of human rights education , the principles of the Convention and peace education into the mandatory school curriculum in primary, secondary and higher education and vocational training and into the training of teachers and o... | 39. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the integration of human rights education , the principles of the Convention and peace education into the mandatory school curriculum in primary, secondary and higher education and vocational training and into the training of teachers and other education professi... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: b1c02eaa-977a-48d1-9b3c-137b1e118cf9 |
8405e0c5-54b8-42f2-8220-168431875922 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Public officials"
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"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Economic exploitation, including child labour 40.The Committee notes the development of a child labour reference manual by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare in 2021, but is seriously concerned that: (a)The Labour Proclamation No. 118/2001 does not sufficiently specify the worst forms of child labour and hazardo... | 40. The Committee notes the development of a child labour reference manual by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare in 2021, but is seriously concerned that: (a) The Labour Proclamation No. 118/2001 does not sufficiently specify the worst forms of child labour and hazardous work prohibited for children; (b) Protect... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 8405e0c5-54b8-42f2-8220-168431875922 |
0110194e-4dbf-4a39-8264-dfa3470e7744 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons living in rural areas"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection... | [
"8.6 - Promote youth employment, education and training",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Economic exploitation, including child labour 41. The Committee urges the State party: (a) T o t ake legislative measures, including the amendment of the Labour Proclamation No. 118/2001, to clearly define and comprehensively prohibit the worst forms of child labour, in line with article 3 of the Worst Forms of Child L... | 41. The Committee urges the State party: (a) T o take legislative measures, including the amendment of the Labour Proclamation No. 118/2001, to clearly define and comprehensively prohibit the worst forms of child labour, in line with article 3 of the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182), of ILO , to e... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 0110194e-4dbf-4a39-8264-dfa3470e7744 |
8ef13414-c705-42e6-bee1-bee81f72b506 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Children in street situations 42. The Committee notes the support provided by the State party to children in street situations on the basis of a situational analysis conducted in 2016, including the provision of support for school attendance and of educational materials. Recalling its general comment No. 21 (2017) on c... | 42. The Committee notes the support provided by the State party to children in street situations on the basis of a situational analysis conducted in 2016, including the provision of support for school attendance and of educational materials. Recalling its general comment No. 21 (2017) on children in street situations, ... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 8ef13414-c705-42e6-bee1-bee81f72b506 |
e3048991-449d-4881-8d15-fb73013e7ff0 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Public officials"
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"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Cooperation with international organizations",
"Data collection & research"
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking 43. The Committee notes the lack of information about child victims of trafficking, and recommends that the State party: (a) Systematically collect, analyse and disseminate disaggregated data on children who are victims of trafficking, along with information about investigations and prosecutions conducted i... | 43. The Committee notes the lack of information about child victims of trafficking, and recommends that the State party: (a) Systematically collect, analyse and disseminate disaggregated data on children who are victims of trafficking, along with information about investigations and prosecutions conducted in cases of t... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: e3048991-449d-4881-8d15-fb73013e7ff0 |
b3595d26-c939-44a0-aa62-d5cd7ba8b652 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Eritrea"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"Right to food",
"Data collection & research",
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"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to ... | Administration of child justice 44.The Committee notes that the State party has expressed a commitment to child-friendly justice mechanisms and restorative models, conducted trainings for relevant officials in the administration of child justice, promoted non-custodial measures for children and established child-friend... | 44. The Committee notes that the State party has expressed a commitment to child-friendly justice mechanisms and restorative models, conducted trainings for relevant officials in the administration of child justice, promoted non-custodial measures for children and established child-friendly spaces in certain detention ... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: b3595d26-c939-44a0-aa62-d5cd7ba8b652 |
eb4fcbe0-1d07-488a-816a-b4d7486afcf1 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Social workers",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
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"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
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"Right to food",
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"2.2 - End all forms of malnutrition",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.... | Administration of child justice 45. Recalling its previous recommendations and its general comment No. 24 (2019) on children’s rights in the child justice system, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To take legislative measures, including the amendment and implementation of the 2015 Penal Code and 2015 Criminal Pr... | 45. Recalling its previous recommendations and its general comment No. 24 (2019) on children’s rights in the child justice system, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To take legislative measures, including the amendment and implementation of the 2015 Penal Code and 2015 Criminal Procedure Code, in order to bring ... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: eb4fcbe0-1d07-488a-816a-b4d7486afcf1 |
20a6f85f-7b5d-4c4b-8cad-254b9c519648 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Social workers"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography 46. Recalling its 2019 guidelines on the implementation of the Optional Protocol, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) T ake legislative measures, including the amendment of the 2015 Penal Code, to ensure full compliance w... | 46. Recalling its 2019 guidelines on the implementation of the Optional Protocol, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Take legislative measures, including the amendment of the 2015 Penal Code, to ensure full compliance with the Optional Protocol, in particular to define and criminalize all elements liste... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 20a6f85f-7b5d-4c4b-8cad-254b9c519648 |
37287455-a7d9-47dd-9afa-7625f09ab169 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict 47.The Committee notes that articles 6 and 9 of the Proclamation on National Service No. 82/1995 stipulate the age of 18 years as the minimum age for compulsory national service and military training. It is deeply concerned, however, that students are r... | 47. The Committee notes that articles 6 and 9 of the Proclamation on National Service No. 82/1995 stipulate the age of 18 years as the minimum age for compulsory national service and military training. It is deeply concerned, however, that students are required to complete national service and military training at the ... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 37287455-a7d9-47dd-9afa-7625f09ab169 |
7e6283d4-417e-433e-a9ea-2c76a5a9c1c7 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war cr... | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict 48. W ith reference to the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups and the Paris Commitments to protect children from unlawful recruitment or use by armed forces or armed groups , which the State party has endo... | 48. With reference to the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups and the Paris Commitments to protect children from unlawful recruitment or use by armed forces or armed groups , which the State party has endorsed, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To take legislative m... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 7e6283d4-417e-433e-a9ea-2c76a5a9c1c7 |
ac764286-125e-4b11-8acb-3c35d3dd1f79 | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | M.Ratification of the Optional Protocol on a communications procedure 49. The Committee recommends that the State party ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on a communications procedure. | 49. The Committee recommends that the State party ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on a communications procedure. | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: ac764286-125e-4b11-8acb-3c35d3dd1f79 |
483e1554-57ed-4c62-bd78-8229185a092d | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Death penalty",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | N.Ratification of international human rights instruments 50. The Committee recommends that the State party, in order to further strengthen the fulfilment of children’s rights, consider ratifying the following human rights instruments: (a) International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers a... | 50. The Committee recommends that the State party, in order to further strengthen the fulfilment of children’s rights, consider ratifying the following human rights instruments: (a) International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families; (b) International Conventio... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 483e1554-57ed-4c62-bd78-8229185a092d |
5feb502f-e09d-4506-8dd5-42cea7e29b1a | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Cooperation with international organizations"
] | [
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | O.Cooperation with regional bodies 51. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to cooperate with the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child of the African Union on the implementation of the Convention and other human rights instruments, both in the State party and in other St... | 51. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to cooperate with the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child of the African Union on the implementation of the Convention and other human rights instruments, both in the State party and in other States members of the African Union. | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: 5feb502f-e09d-4506-8dd5-42cea7e29b1a |
cb60f284-c010-4bf2-a276-e5a1970d88ee | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-02-17 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Eritrea"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [
"16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | A.Follow-up and dissemination 52. The Committee recommends that the State party take all appropriate measures to ensure that the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations are fully implemented and that a child-friendly version is disseminated to, and made widely accessible for, children, includin... | 52. The Committee recommends that the State party take all appropriate measures to ensure that the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations are fully implemented and that a child-friendly version is disseminated to, and made widely accessible for, children, including those in the most disadvanta... | CRC | Eritrea | CRC/C/ERI/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 09e5979e-3347-49d8-82a8-8c860a1d24ab | AnnotationId: cb60f284-c010-4bf2-a276-e5a1970d88ee |
0be19927-a43d-4658-a2da-6eeaa6fcac09 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | 5.The Committee reminds the State party of the indivisibility and interdependence of all the rights enshrined in the Convention and emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. The Committee would like to draw the State party’s attention to the recommendations c... | 5. The Committee reminds the State party of the indivisibility and interdependence of all the rights enshrined in the Convention and emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. The Committee would like to draw the State party’s attention to the recommendations ... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 0be19927-a43d-4658-a2da-6eeaa6fcac09 |
2d86f9a6-7847-40ed-8ef2-133512fc376f | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | 6. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the realization of children ’ s rights in accordance with the Convention, the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, throughout the process of ... | 6. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the realization of children ’ s rights in accordance with the Convention, the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, throughout the process of ... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 2d86f9a6-7847-40ed-8ef2-133512fc376f |
267b7492-7258-4a5b-91cc-82d9603a9b96 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5.a - Equal rights to economic resources, property ownership and financial services",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"5.3 - Eliminat... | Legislation 7. The Committee welcomes the 2016 amendments to the Children ’ s Act 2005, which criminalized child marriage and child betrothal, and that further amendments in line with the Convention, including on female genital mutilation and child labour, are being considered by the State party, with commitment to the... | 7. The Committee welcomes the 2016 amendments to the Children ’ s Act 2005, which criminalized child marriage and child betrothal, and that further amendments in line with the Convention, including on female genital mutilation and child labour, are being considered by the State party, with commitment to their enforceme... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 267b7492-7258-4a5b-91cc-82d9603a9b96 |
22f13eea-6468-4f80-9e05-9dd1401a9451 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Children"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 8. While noting the information provided by the State party that the National Child Protection Strategy and Plan of Action had been revised to complement the National Social Protection Policy 2015–2025, the Committee notes with concern that the National Children ’ s Policy and the Nati... | 8. While noting the information provided by the State party that the National Child Protection Strategy and Plan of Action had been revised to complement the National Social Protection Policy 2015–2025, the Committee notes with concern that the National Children ’ s Policy and the National Child Protection Strategy and... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 22f13eea-6468-4f80-9e05-9dd1401a9451 |
17008f92-e4a7-4273-9cdc-748ffb4d11a9 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Coordination 9. While noting the establishment, in 2019, of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, with a dedicated directorate for children ’ s affairs, the Committee reiterates that the State party should endow that body with the resources necessary to coordinate the implementation of the Convention acr... | 9. While noting the establishment, in 2019, of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, with a dedicated directorate for children ’ s affairs, the Committee reiterates that the State party should endow that body with the resources necessary to coordinate the implementation of the Convention across all aspec... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 17008f92-e4a7-4273-9cdc-748ffb4d11a9 |
b53873cd-cd33-4968-a02b-23aae017524a | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Allocation of resources 10. While noting the State party ’ s plans to develop child-friendly budgeting by adopting a public finance strategy, the Committee regrets the lack of available data to measure budget allocations and expenditures on children. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) and its previous recommen... | 10. While noting the State party ’ s plans to develop child-friendly budgeting by adopting a public finance strategy, the Committee regrets the lack of available data to measure budget allocations and expenditures on children. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) and its previous recommendations, the Committee r... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: b53873cd-cd33-4968-a02b-23aae017524a |
8f65e962-12a3-44da-b97c-1053f64d19b2 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Data collection 11.While noting the launch of the Gender Management Information System in 2022 and of the Gambia Social Registry Information System in 2020, which both address child‑protection issues, the Committee is deeply concerned about the absence of a data collection system covering all areas of the Convention. | 11. While noting the launch of the Gender Management Information System in 2022 and of the Gambia Social Registry Information System in 2020, which both address child‐protection issues, the Committee is deeply concerned about the absence of a data collection system covering all areas of the Convention. | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 8f65e962-12a3-44da-b97c-1053f64d19b2 |
9cb16938-9840-49bb-b30a-b3e728f3d9ff | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty"
] | [
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Data collection 12. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 5 (2003) and urges the State party to establish a comprehensive data collection and management system, with disaggregated data covering all areas of the Convention and its Optional Protocols, as previously recommended, and to seek the technical support o... | 12. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 5 (2003) and urges the State party to establish a comprehensive data collection and management system, with disaggregated data covering all areas of the Convention and its Optional Protocols, as previously recommended, and to seek the technical support of the United Nat... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 9cb16938-9840-49bb-b30a-b3e728f3d9ff |
72d7b85e-a48e-4357-8bb0-8076ec16c9e2 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"1... | Access to justice and remedy 13. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that all children have access to: ( i ) confidential, child-friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, foster care systems and alternative care and detention settings for reporting all forms of violence, abuse, dis... | 13. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that all children have access to: ( i ) confidential, child-friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, foster care systems and alternative care and detention settings for reporting all forms of violence, abuse, discrimination and other violati... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 72d7b85e-a48e-4357-8bb0-8076ec16c9e2 |
2c9df5f3-f996-41d9-b046-bf0618c44990 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights i... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Independent monitoring 14. While welcoming the establishment in 2019 of the National Human Rights Commission, which was accredited an “A” status in 2022 by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions for its compliance with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion a... | 14. While welcoming the establishment in 2019 of the National Human Rights Commission, which was accredited an “A” status in 2022 by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions for its compliance with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human ... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 2c9df5f3-f996-41d9-b046-bf0618c44990 |
e5ac3176-fda8-45b8-b8c2-8041e9c7ce48 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Public officials",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Social workers",
"Educational staff & students"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Dissemination, awareness-raising and training 15. The Committee encourages the State party to pursue training and awareness ‑ raising initiatives, particularly in rural areas, to evaluate their impact on the knowledge of the Convention and its Optional Protocols among children, their parents and professionals working w... | 15. The Committee encourages the State party to pursue training and awareness ‐ raising initiatives, particularly in rural areas, to evaluate their impact on the knowledge of the Convention and its Optional Protocols among children, their parents and professionals working with and for children and to integrate human ri... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: e5ac3176-fda8-45b8-b8c2-8041e9c7ce48 |
5dd1c75b-e926-4a47-8b1b-df065661859d | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Persons living in poverty"
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"Business & Human Rights",
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
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"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices f... | Children’s rights and the business sector 16. The Committee notes with concern that, while child sexual exploitation and abuse in tourism exists in the State party, particularly targeting children living in poverty, the private sector remains largely unaware of its obligations regarding children ’ rights, that the Code... | 16. The Committee notes with concern that, while child sexual exploitation and abuse in tourism exists in the State party, particularly targeting children living in poverty, the private sector remains largely unaware of its obligations regarding children ’ rights, that the Code of Conduct agreed to by all hotels and to... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 5dd1c75b-e926-4a47-8b1b-df065661859d |
683ef439-65db-40df-89cd-f5bb6a00425b | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
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"Civil society",
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"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (... | [
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"4.7 - Education for sustainable developme... | Non-discrimination 17. The Committee notes with concern persisting discrimination against girls, children with disabilities, children of unmarried parents, children living in poverty, working children, children with albinism, children in street situations, children living in rural areas, refugee children, lesbian, gay,... | 17. The Committee notes with concern persisting discrimination against girls, children with disabilities, children of unmarried parents, children living in poverty, working children, children with albinism, children in street situations, children living in rural areas, refugee children, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 683ef439-65db-40df-89cd-f5bb6a00425b |
1b64c8e1-d40c-497a-8b10-a92c4232eac7 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children"
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
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] | Best interests of the child 18. The Committee notes that the Children ’ s Act 2005 provides for the best interests of the child as a primary consideration. Recalling its general comment No. 14 (2013) and its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State party develop guidelines and build the capacit... | 18. The Committee notes that the Children ’ s Act 2005 provides for the best interests of the child as a primary consideration. Recalling its general comment No. 14 (2013) and its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State party develop guidelines and build the capacity of all relevant officials ... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 1b64c8e1-d40c-497a-8b10-a92c4232eac7 |
fe7dbd38-f9b5-4d95-9c91-6ddcdc253ff2 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
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"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
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] | Respect for the views of the child 19. The Committee notes favourably that it is mandatory under the Children ’ s Act 2005 for the views of the child to be taken into consideration, particularly for children above 12 years of age, and welcomes the establishment, in 2019, of the Children ’ s National Assembly of the Gam... | 19. The Committee notes favourably that it is mandatory under the Children ’ s Act 2005 for the views of the child to be taken into consideration, particularly for children above 12 years of age, and welcomes the establishment, in 2019, of the Children ’ s National Assembly of the Gambia. Recalling its general comment ... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: fe7dbd38-f9b5-4d95-9c91-6ddcdc253ff2 |
97949c18-0000-42cf-9679-d7644f328952 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Media"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
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] | Birth registration, name and nationality 20. The Committee welcomes the establishment of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system and the birth registration campaigns, awareness-raising initiatives and special measures with regard to children of non-Gambian parents, which have led to an increase in birth regi... | 20. The Committee welcomes the establishment of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system and the birth registration campaigns, awareness-raising initiatives and special measures with regard to children of non-Gambian parents, which have led to an increase in birth registration. The Committee notes with concer... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 97949c18-0000-42cf-9679-d7644f328952 |
5e24a8ae-3921-4327-b558-3c11d12dd616 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"Data collection & research",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
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] | Access to appropriate information and right to privacy 21. The Committee notes the adoption of the Access to Information Act 2021 and recommends that the State party ensure: (a) The effective implementation of the Access to Information Act 2021 and the acceleration of the adoption of the Criminal Offences Bill 2022 and... | 21. The Committee notes the adoption of the Access to Information Act 2021 and recommends that the State party ensure: (a) The effective implementation of the Access to Information Act 2021 and the acceleration of the adoption of the Criminal Offences Bill 2022 and the Cybercrime Bill 2023 to solidify the legal framewo... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 5e24a8ae-3921-4327-b558-3c11d12dd616 |
51b06f2f-dc90-495d-b9e9-da9f9716f440 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
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"Persons living in rural areas",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
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e63b8fc0-e797-4501-96d9-404ad6766b8d | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Social workers",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
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"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploi... | Abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and exploitation 23. Recalling its general comment No. 13 (2011) and its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To expedite the enactment of the new cybercrime bill and ensure the effective enforcement of the legislation to protect children effectively from all f... | 23. Recalling its general comment No. 13 (2011) and its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To expedite the enactment of the new cybercrime bill and ensure the effective enforcement of the legislation to protect children effectively from all forms of violence, including sexual exploitatio... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: e63b8fc0-e797-4501-96d9-404ad6766b8d |
36a2ce6c-573b-4cf8-bb77-6145b1e7b58a | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
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"Children: family environment & alternative care",
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] | Corporal punishment 24. Noting the zero-tolerance policy on corporal punishment, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 8 (2006) and its previous recommendations that the State party amend the Children ’ s Act 2005 explicitly to prohibit corporal punishment in all settings, repeal all legal defences for its use,... | 24. Noting the zero-tolerance policy on corporal punishment, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 8 (2006) and its previous recommendations that the State party amend the Children ’ s Act 2005 explicitly to prohibit corporal punishment in all settings, repeal all legal defences for its use, including the appli... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 36a2ce6c-573b-4cf8-bb77-6145b1e7b58a |
57900497-cb69-45f6-a065-c04d01daa66a | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
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"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Harmful practices 25. The Committee notes as positive the bans on child marriage and female genital mutilation under the amended Children ’ s Act 2005 and the Women ’ s (Amendment) Act 2015. The Committee is concerned, however, about the deep entrenchment of those practices, with half of all girls having undergone fema... | 25. The Committee notes as positive the bans on child marriage and female genital mutilation under the amended Children's Act 2005 and the Women's (Amendment) Act 2015. The Committee is concerned, however, about the deep entrenchment of those practices, with half of all girls having undergone female genital mutilation,... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 57900497-cb69-45f6-a065-c04d01daa66a |
1a275f64-ef9f-4fb0-a536-6942d101b335 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Women & girls",
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"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
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"17.18... | Family environment 26. While noting the Child Safeguarding Policy, the family strengthening programmes and the training programme on positive parenting for parents and caregivers, the Committee notes with concern that some children are placed in residential care because their parents are unable to care for them. Recall... | 26. While noting the Child Safeguarding Policy, the family strengthening programmes and the training programme on positive parenting for parents and caregivers, the Committee notes with concern that some children are placed in residential care because their parents are unable to care for them. Recalling its previous re... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 1a275f64-ef9f-4fb0-a536-6942d101b335 |
c46b0afe-bf01-43d0-9f3e-9a3c4ac46649 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children"
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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] | Children deprived of a family environment 27.The Committee notes as positive the introduction of the Gatekeeping Guidelines, the development of the Minimum Standards for Quality Care for Child-Care Centres and Private Residential Care Homes for Children 2023 and the State party’s partnership with SOS Children’s Village... | 27. The Committee notes as positive the introduction of the Gatekeeping Guidelines, the development of the Minimum Standards for Quality Care for Child-Care Centres and Private Residential Care Homes for Children 2023 and the State party’s partnership with SOS Children’s Villages. The Committee is seriously concerned, ... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: c46b0afe-bf01-43d0-9f3e-9a3c4ac46649 |
24f9c37f-4d8c-4caf-95cd-7153ba237077 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
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"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in educ... | Children deprived of a family environment 28. Recalling the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To conduct a study to assess the number and situation of children in alternative care, including children left without parental care, children with disabilities, children... | 28. Recalling the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To conduct a study to assess the number and situation of children in alternative care, including children left without parental care, children with disabilities, children whose parents cannot provide care and chi... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 24f9c37f-4d8c-4caf-95cd-7153ba237077 |
45c03593-59c2-4717-9144-351f9b745834 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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] | Adoption 29. Noting the plans to develop a register and monitoring framework to monitor the potential abuse of children who are informally adopted within their extended families, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations that the State party regulate so-called informal adoption and set up an effective mecha... | 29. Noting the plans to develop a register and monitoring framework to monitor the potential abuse of children who are informally adopted within their extended families, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations that the State party regulate so-called informal adoption and set up an effective mechanism to a... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 45c03593-59c2-4717-9144-351f9b745834 |
e6238f38-231e-4a1c-90c2-25fe53b7775c | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Women & girls",
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"Persons with disabilities"
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, ... | F.Children with disabilities (art. 23) 30. While welcoming the enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2021 through a participatory process, the Committee is concerned about the lack of recent data on children with disabilities, the high level of discrimination against and stigmatization of children with disabil... | 30. While welcoming the enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2021 through a participatory process, the Committee is concerned about the lack of recent data on children with disabilities, the high level of discrimination against and stigmatization of children with disabilities and children with albinism, parti... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: e6238f38-231e-4a1c-90c2-25fe53b7775c |
7dd749a7-535c-46d2-b537-4b19635b8feb | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Children",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
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"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEI... | G.Health (arts. 6, 24 and 33) 31.The Committee welcomes the National Health Policy 2022–2030, the drop in the maternal and child mortality rates and an increase in exclusive breastfeeding. The Committee is concerned, however, about: (a)The maternal mortality rate, which remains high, and the increase in the neonatal an... | 31. The Committee welcomes the National Health Policy 2022–2030, the drop in the maternal and child mortality rates and an increase in exclusive breastfeeding. The Committee is concerned, however, about: (a) The maternal mortality rate, which remains high, and the increase in the neonatal and infant mortality rates; (b... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 7dd749a7-535c-46d2-b537-4b19635b8feb |
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"Gambia"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"Right to food",
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"6... | G.Health (arts. 6, 24 and 33) 32. Recalling its general comments No. 3 (2003) and No. 15 (2013), the Committee urges the State party: (a) To allocate adequate resources to the health sector, increase the number of trained medical and other health personnel and ensure access to high-quality primary health services in al... | 32. Recalling its general comments No. 3 (2003) and No. 15 (2013), the Committee urges the State party: (a) To allocate adequate resources to the health sector, increase the number of trained medical and other health personnel and ensure access to high-quality primary health services in all areas of the country; (b) To... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: b5486822-8748-4fd5-9eff-0b4e609eab7d |
3eac39c6-8f64-4d8c-8891-c08de5d900ea | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
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52a0dc6f-6a38-4743-955c-7c71a36196a8 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"3.7 - Universal access to... | Adolescent health 34. Noting that adolescent and sexual reproductive health is one of the objectives of the Gambia Health Policy 2020–2030, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that sexual and reproductive health education is part of the mandatory school curriculum and targeted at adolescents, both... | 34. Noting that adolescent and sexual reproductive health is one of the objectives of the Gambia Health Policy 2020–2030, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that sexual and reproductive health education is part of the mandatory school curriculum and targeted at adolescents, both girls and boys, w... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 52a0dc6f-6a38-4743-955c-7c71a36196a8 |
ee81fc48-c9ed-414e-b315-4a0fc8c15154 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"3.5 - Prevent and... | Drug and other substance abuse 35. The Committee is concerned about the rise in drug and other substance abuse, including of the drug mixture “ kush ”, notably among male adolescents, which has necessitated urgent medical interventions and caused deaths. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen the... | 35. The Committee is concerned about the rise in drug and other substance abuse, including of the drug mixture “ kush ”, notably among male adolescents, which has necessitated urgent medical interventions and caused deaths. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen the collection of data on drug and... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: ee81fc48-c9ed-414e-b315-4a0fc8c15154 |
f9079d2f-e2f7-4f0a-bcde-9edb1cb7a9ef | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"3.9 - ... | H.Standard of living (arts. 18 (3), 26 and 27 (1)–(3)) 36. While welcoming the Social Registry Information System 2020, the Sustainable Financing Strategy for Social Protection 2023 and the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Policy and Strategic Plan 2020, the Committee is concerned that 9 in 10 children face multidimension... | 36. While welcoming the Social Registry Information System 2020, the Sustainable Financing Strategy for Social Protection 2023 and the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Policy and Strategic Plan 2020, the Committee is concerned that 9 in 10 children face multidimensional poverty and that access to safe drinking water and s... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: f9079d2f-e2f7-4f0a-bcde-9edb1cb7a9ef |
99a1e59c-78e6-41b4-af9a-157bed2ae183 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
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"13 - CLIMATE ACTION... | I.Children’s rights and the environment (arts. 2, 3, 6, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 24 and 26–31) 37. Noting the environmental protection legislation and policies and welcoming the child rights-based approach to the second nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement , the Committee is concerned about the negat... | 37. Noting the environmental protection legislation and policies and welcoming the child rights-based approach to the second nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement , the Committee is concerned about the negative effects of water and air pollution on children ’ s health and the climate change-relat... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 99a1e59c-78e6-41b4-af9a-157bed2ae183 |
a5b8a95a-0d8f-4b88-88f4-84fd3ce09ab5 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
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"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls",
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"4.7 - Education for sustainable developm... | Education 38.The Committee welcomes the significant increase in the primary school completion rate in 2022, despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It also welcomes the early childhood education programmes and the re-entry and second chance programmes for children, including for pre... | 38. The Committee welcomes the significant increase in the primary school completion rate in 2022, despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It also welcomes the early childhood education programmes and the re-entry and second chance programmes for children, including for pregnant gir... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: a5b8a95a-0d8f-4b88-88f4-84fd3ce09ab5 |
f9c4231b-6c19-422f-96ae-384b396ff297 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
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"Women & girls",
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"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe sch... | Education 39. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To ensure equal access to and retention in quality primary and secondary education for all children, with particular attention to girls, children with disabilities and children from rural and remote areas; (b) To improve the ... | 39. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party: (a) To ensure equal access to and retention in quality primary and secondary education for all children, with particular attention to girls, children with disabilities and children from rural and remote areas; (b) To improve the quality of... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: f9c4231b-6c19-422f-96ae-384b396ff297 |
623ba774-6108-4745-85d3-2af8b4118d24 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
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"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resi... | Inclusive education 40. The Committee notes the lack of access to education and to accessible educational infrastructure, especially in rural areas, for children with psychosocial, learning and multiple and severe disabilities and the inadequate and limited access to vocational and tertiary education. The Committee rec... | 40. The Committee notes the lack of access to education and to accessible educational infrastructure, especially in rural areas, for children with psychosocial, learning and multiple and severe disabilities and the inadequate and limited access to vocational and tertiary education. The Committee recommends that the Sta... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 623ba774-6108-4745-85d3-2af8b4118d24 |
0508d164-2f33-4c5e-a881-ce2725abcd04 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
"Persons living in poverty"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and c... | Economic exploitation, including child labour 41. While welcoming the Child Labour Policy 2023, the establishment of the Child Labour Unit within the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment and the enactment of the Labour Act 2023, the Committee remains concerned about the prevalence of child l... | 41. While welcoming the Child Labour Policy 2023, the establishment of the Child Labour Unit within the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment and the enactment of the Labour Act 2023, the Committee remains concerned about the prevalence of child labour. It reiterates that the State party shou... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 0508d164-2f33-4c5e-a881-ce2725abcd04 |
b2fc8628-a29d-4915-b95a-f69b889350a9 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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] | Children in street situations 42. Recalling its general comment No. 21 (2017), the Committee reiterates that the State party should address the situation of children in street situations, including almudos , in particular by conducting an in-depth study on the causes and scope, providing children in street situations w... | 42. Recalling its general comment No. 21 (2017), the Committee reiterates that the State party should address the situation of children in street situations, including almudos, in particular by conducting an in-depth study on the causes and scope, providing children in street situations with an adequate means of living... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: b2fc8628-a29d-4915-b95a-f69b889350a9 |
a42fbee6-877a-4f6f-8872-f967773a6ebb | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
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"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
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"3 - GOOD ... | Trafficking in children 43. The Committee is concerned about children falling victim to trafficking in children for sexual abuse and labour purposes, and it notes the conviction of perpetrators by the Children ’ s Court in Brikama as a step towards ensuring accountability for perpetrators. The Committee recalls its pre... | 43. The Committee is concerned about children falling victim to trafficking in children for sexual abuse and labour purposes, and it notes the conviction of perpetrators by the Children ’ s Court in Brikama as a step towards ensuring accountability for perpetrators. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations th... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: a42fbee6-877a-4f6f-8872-f967773a6ebb |
8004f971-92e5-45f4-a2db-f1a337605beb | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote th... | Administration of child justice 44.The Committee welcomes the establishment of the four Children’s Courts. The Committee is concerned, however, that: (a)The Children’s Courts are not well resourced or child-friendly and that there are no child-friendly spaces for interviewing children in the Courts or police stations; ... | 44. The Committee welcomes the establishment of the four Children’s Courts. The Committee is concerned, however, that: (a) The Children’s Courts are not well resourced or child-friendly and that there are no child-friendly spaces for interviewing children in the Courts or police stations; (b) The age of criminal respon... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 8004f971-92e5-45f4-a2db-f1a337605beb |
dc367048-87d2-46ad-b64c-97a5878e88c2 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote ment... | Administration of child justice 45. Recalling its general comment No. 24 (2019) and its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party to bring its child justice system fully into line with the Convention and other relevant standards and, in particular: (a) To allocate adequate human, financial and techn... | 45. Recalling its general comment No. 24 (2019) and its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State party to bring its child justice system fully into line with the Convention and other relevant standards and, in particular: (a) To allocate adequate human, financial and technical resources to the Children ’... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: dc367048-87d2-46ad-b64c-97a5878e88c2 |
317ea226-e79c-4fb0-a622-0144f56d6575 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
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] | L.Ratification of the Optional Protocols to the Convention 46. The Committee recommends that the State party ratify the Optional Protocol on a communications procedure. | 46. The Committee recommends that the State party ratify the Optional Protocol on a communications procedure. | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 317ea226-e79c-4fb0-a622-0144f56d6575 |
e32ecf3f-e21b-4f78-b99d-8c49f121057b | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children",
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"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
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] | L.Ratification of the Optional Protocols to the Convention 47. The Committee urges the State party to fulfil its reporting obligations under the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, given that the ... | 47. The Committee urges the State party to fulfil its reporting obligations under the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, given that the related reports have been overdue since 27 September 2021 a... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: e32ecf3f-e21b-4f78-b99d-8c49f121057b |
ad21b8e8-d1fa-4abc-a893-b321d9871f03 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
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"Children"
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"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
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] | M.Cooperation with regional bodies 48. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to cooperate with the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child of the African Union on the implementation of the Convention and other human rights instruments. | 48. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to cooperate with the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child of the African Union on the implementation of the Convention and other human rights instruments. | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: ad21b8e8-d1fa-4abc-a893-b321d9871f03 |
998299b2-7c78-49dd-8b97-e7ebc911c9ec | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
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"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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8db15a51-6d04-4428-b95b-93bf626b3648 | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Gambia"
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"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
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"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries",
"17.18 - Enhance availabil... | B.National mechanism for reporting and follow-up 50. The Committee recommends that the State party establish a standing government structure for implementation, reporting and follow-up and ensure that it has the mandate and adequate human, technical and financial resources to coordinate and engage with, and prepare rep... | 50. The Committee recommends that the State party establish a standing government structure for implementation, reporting and follow-up and ensure that it has the mandate and adequate human, technical and financial resources to coordinate and engage with, and prepare reports to, international and regional human rights ... | CRC | Gambia | CRC/C/GMB/CO/4-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7feaf8aa-a331-4394-bc92-467af98fcf5d | AnnotationId: 8db15a51-6d04-4428-b95b-93bf626b3648 |
fc06c14c-628c-45db-a249-d89a3b5a6622 | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Honduras"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Right to health",
"Children: family environment & alternative care"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"
] | 4.The Committee reminds the State party of the indivisibility and interdependence of all the rights enshrined in the Convention and emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. The Committee would like to draw the State party’s attention to the recommendations c... | 4. The Committee reminds the State party of the indivisibility and interdependence of all the rights enshrined in the Convention and emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. The Committee would like to draw the State party’s attention to the recommendations ... | CRC | Honduras | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: dd5f98cb-4810-46bb-9ffb-0bf2f050ba89 | AnnotationId: fc06c14c-628c-45db-a249-d89a3b5a6622 |
0e78fd44-dcf2-469f-abdd-8391cd7e7014 | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Honduras"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | 5. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the realization of children ’ s rights in accordance with the Convention, the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, throughout the process of ... | 5. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the realization of children ’ s rights in accordance with the Convention, the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, throughout the process of ... | CRC | Honduras | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: dd5f98cb-4810-46bb-9ffb-0bf2f050ba89 | AnnotationId: 0e78fd44-dcf2-469f-abdd-8391cd7e7014 |
34e95f81-63ff-477f-9fe1-a6a67a2812fb | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Honduras"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Legislation 6. The Committee urges the State party: (a) To continue its efforts to harmonize all national legislation with the Convention, including the Children and Adolescents ’ Code and the Family Code; (b) To promptly amend the Criminal Code to bring it in line with the provisions of the Convention, paying particul... | 6. The Committee urges the State party: (a) To continue its efforts to harmonize all national legislation with the Convention, including the Children and Adolescents ’ Code and the Family Code; (b) To promptly amend the Criminal Code to bring it in line with the provisions of the Convention, paying particular attention... | CRC | Honduras | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: dd5f98cb-4810-46bb-9ffb-0bf2f050ba89 | AnnotationId: 34e95f81-63ff-477f-9fe1-a6a67a2812fb |
6839d871-a412-4b06-b43c-7c07e9bee840 | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Honduras"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence"
] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 7. The Committee notes the creation of the Comprehensive System for the Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents in Honduras, the National Policy on Early Childhood, Children and Adolescents and the National Policy on the Rights of Children and Adolescents. In that regard, ... | 7. The Committee notes the creation of the Comprehensive System for the Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents in Honduras, the National Policy on Early Childhood, Children and Adolescents and the National Policy on the Rights of Children and Adolescents. In that regard, it recommends that the State party... | CRC | Honduras | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: dd5f98cb-4810-46bb-9ffb-0bf2f050ba89 | AnnotationId: 6839d871-a412-4b06-b43c-7c07e9bee840 |
b543cac5-90a6-47c3-82af-6cb0ddea8876 | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Honduras"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
] | [] | Coordination 8. The Committee takes note of the creation of the Secretariat for Children, Adolescents and the Family, which replaces the Directorate for Children, Adolescents and the Family as the governing body for public policy, regulations and programmes for the comprehensive protection of the rights of children and... | 8. The Committee takes note of the creation of the Secretariat for Children, Adolescents and the Family, which replaces the Directorate for Children, Adolescents and the Family as the governing body for public policy, regulations and programmes for the comprehensive protection of the rights of children and adolescents,... | CRC | Honduras | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: dd5f98cb-4810-46bb-9ffb-0bf2f050ba89 | AnnotationId: b543cac5-90a6-47c3-82af-6cb0ddea8876 |
b6d7e91a-1ed7-48b3-bb65-94ff9bf852c0 | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Honduras"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Migrants",
"People of African Descent",
"Persons living in ru... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Economic policy and foreign debt",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
... | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%",
"1.5 - Build resilie... | Allocation of resources 9. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children ’ s rights, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Adopt a child rights-based approach in the elaboration of the State budget by implementing... | 9. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children ’ s rights, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Adopt a child rights-based approach in the elaboration of the State budget by implementing a data-driven tracking ... | CRC | Honduras | CRC/C/HND/CO/6-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: dd5f98cb-4810-46bb-9ffb-0bf2f050ba89 | AnnotationId: b6d7e91a-1ed7-48b3-bb65-94ff9bf852c0 |
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