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(b) Prioritize the implementation of the recommendations of the Study to
eliminate all forms of violence against children, paying particular attention to the following
recommendations:
(i) To prohibit all violence against children;
(ii) To promote non-violent values and awareness-raising;
(iii) To develop and implement systematic national data collection and
research;
(c) Use these recommendations as a tool for action, in partnership with civil
society and in particular with the involvement of children, to ensure that every child is
protected from all forms of physical, sexual and psychological violence and to gain
momentum for concrete and, where appropriate, time-bound actions to prevent and
respond to such violence and abuse;
(d) Seek technical assistance from the Special Representative of the Secretary
General on violence against children, UNICEF, the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
5. Family environment and alternative care
(arts. 5; 18 (1-2); 9-11; 19-21; 25; 27 (4); and 39 of the Convention)
Parental guidance, responsibilities and assistance
51.
The Committee is concerned that social work and services to support parents and families
in the performance of their child-rearing responsibilities, notably of children living in singleparent families, are inadequate. Moreover, services provided by the State party do not appear to
adjust to the family situation.
52.
The Committee recommends that the State party expand the ongoing communitycare mechanisms and allocate sufficient human and financial resources for family support
and proactive social work.
Children deprived of a family environment
53.
The Committee notes that the State party has enhanced the provisions and capacity of
shelters, orphanages, baby homes and similar institutions to accommodate more children
deprived of their family environment. However, the Committee is concerned that family-type
care arrangements are almost non-existent. The Committee also notes with concern the
inadequate facilities in institutions and lack of continuous training and skill development for staff
of care institutions. Moreover, the Committee expresses concern at the lack of clear policies or
measures on the return of children to their families whenever possible. Finally, the Committee is
concerned that there is insufficient information on children in care institutions and periodic
review of placement by the authorities.
54.
The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation and urges the State party to
intensify its efforts and partnerships to increase alternative care facilities. The Committee
also invites the State party to accelerate the measures to transform care institutions into