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(c)
Train parents, teachers, law enforcement officials, care workers, judges,
health professionals and children themselves in the identification, reporting and
management of cases of violence and abuse, using a multidisciplinary and multisectoral
approach.
49.
In the context of the Secretary-General’s ongoing in-depth study on the question of
violence against children (A/RES/56/138) and the related questionnaire to Governments,
the Committee acknowledges with appreciation the written replies of the State party and
its participation in the subregional consultation for Indian Ocean Island States held in
Madagascar from 25 to 27 April 2005 and Regional Consultation for Eastern and
Southern Africa held in South Africa from 18 to 20 July 2005. The Committee
recommends that the State party use the outcome of this regional consultation in order to
take action, in partnership with civil society, to ensure the protection of every child from all
forms of physical or mental violence, and to gain momentum for concrete and, where
appropriate, time-bound actions to prevent and respond to such violence and abuse.
5. Basic health and welfare (arts. 6; 18, para. 3; 23; 24; 26; 27,
paras. 1-3 of the Convention)
Children with disabilities
50.
The Committee notes the progress made by the State party, especially in codifying the
Mauritian sign language and in launching a dictionary of such language. However, it remains
concerned about the low proportion of children with disabilities attending schools, particularly
due to the poor accessibility to schools most of which are located in the urban areas. It is further
concerned about the reluctance of schools to admit children with disabilities as this is perceived
to slow down teaching. The Committee is also concerned that the Constitution does not provide
for protection from discrimination on the ground of disability.
51.
The Committee recommends that the State party, taking into account the Standard
Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (General Assembly
resolution 48/96) and the Committee’s recommendations adopted at its day of general
discussion on the rights of children with disabilities (CRC/C/69, paras. 310-339), further
encourage the integration of children with disabilities into the regular educational system
and their fullest possible social integration. The Committee also recommends that the
State party:
(a)
Collect adequate statistical data on children with disabilities, allowing for
disaggregated analysis of the problems facing such children;
(b)
Establish a national system of early detection, referral and intervention; and
(c)
Seek further technical assistance and cooperation for the creation of more
effective specialized institutions, including day-care centres, and for the training of parents
and professional staff working with and for children.