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(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
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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.
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