CRC/C/15/Add.113 page 5 D.2. Definition of the child 15. While the Committee notes the State party’s proposal to review the Marriage and Guardianship Code, it remains concerned at the low minimum legal age for marriage of girls (15 years) as compared to that of boys (18 years). The Committee encourages the State party to amend the Marriage and Guardianship Code to bring it into conformity with the provisions of the Convention. D.3. General principles 16. The Committee is concerned that the State party does not appear to have fully taken into account the provisions of the Convention, especially its general principles, as reflected in its articles 2 (non-discrimination), 3 (best interests of the child), 6 (right to life, survival and development) and 12 (respect for the views of the child), in its legislation, its administrative and judicial decisions, and in its policies and programmes relevant to children. The Committee encourages the State party to continue its efforts to ensure that the general principles of the Convention not only guide policy discussion and decision-making, but are also appropriately incorporated in all legal revisions, as well as in judicial and administrative decisions and in projects, programmes and services which have an impact on children. 17. While the Committee notes that the principle of non-discrimination (art. 2) is reflected in domestic legislation, it is still concerned that measures adopted to ensure that all children are guaranteed access to education, health and other social services and are protected against all forms of exploitation are insufficient. Of particular concern are certain vulnerable groups of children, including: girls; children with disabilities; child labourers, especially domestic workers; garibou students; children living in rural areas; child brides; children working and/or living on the streets; children in the juvenile justice system; children living in institutions; and refugee children. The Committee recommends that the State party increase its efforts to ensure implementation of the principle of non-discrimination and full compliance with article 2 of the Convention, particularly as it relates to vulnerable groups. 18. While the Committee recognizes the efforts of the State party to promote respect for the views of the child and encourage child participation, it is concerned that traditional practices and attitudes still limit the full implementation of article 12 of the Convention. The Committee encourages the State party to continue promoting public awareness of the participatory rights of children and encouraging respect for the views of the child within schools, families, social institutions, and the care and judicial systems. D.4. Civil rights and freedoms 19. The Committee notes that domestic legislation within the State party provides for the registration of all children at birth and that recent initiatives have been undertaken to improve and facilitate the process of birth registration, particularly in rural areas. However, the Committee is concerned that many children are still not registered. In the light of articles 7 and 8 of the Convention, the Committee encourages the State party to continue its efforts to ensure that birth registration is made accessible to all parents within the State party. The