CRC/C/TJK/CO/2 (c) Vigorously pursue enforcement of minimum-age standards, including requiring employers to have, and to produce on demand, proof of age of all children working on their premises; (d) Strengthen the labour inspectorate and provide the labour inspectors with all the necessary support, including child labour expertise, with a view to enabling them to monitor effectively at the State and local levels the implementation of labour law standards and to receive, investigate and address complaints of alleged violations; (e) Continue the collaboration with NGOs, civil society and the ILO International Programme for the Elimination of Child Labour. Sale, trafficking and abduction. 68. While noting significant efforts made by the State party ratifying several international instruments and introducing new legislation in the area of human trafficking, the Committee is however concerned that the State party does not adequately prosecute and convict perpetrators complicit in trafficking, including for purposes of sexual exploitation nor ensure that victims have access to protection. It is concerned that the State party excessively relies on the international community to conduct trafficking awareness campaigns and to ensure victims have access to assistance and protection. 69. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Implement fully the national legislation against trafficking in persons, including for sexual purposes. (b) Strengthen measures to protect children who are victims of trafficking, including for purposes of sexual exploitation as well as bring perpetrators to justice; (c) Train law enforcement officials, judges and prosecutors on how to receive, monitor and investigate complaints on trafficking and sexual exploitation in a child-sensitive manner that respects confidentiality; (d) Ensure that education and psychological assistance and counselling, are provided to child victims of trafficking; (e) Negotiate bilateral agreements and multilateral agreements with countries concerned, including neighbouring countries, to prevent the sale, trafficking and abduction of children, and develop joint plans of action between and among the countries involved. (f) Conduct trafficking. awareness-raising campaigns to prevent and combat Helplines 70. The Committee is concerned that there is no toll-free helpline established for child victims. 71. The Committee recommends establishing, a three-digit national helpline available 24 hours in order to have an outreach component for the most marginalized groups, including in less accessible areas. The Committee recommends that adequate follow-up is given to calls received by child victims of the offences covered by the Convention. 16

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