CRC/C/15/Add.190 page 11 (b) Make every effort to bring an end to traditional beliefs and stigma prejudicial to children with disabilities, including through education and information programmes; (c) Ensure the integration within its child-rights policy of the perspectives of the rights of children with disabilities with regard to, inter alia, non-discrimination, participation, survival and development, health, education (including vocational education for future professional employment) and integration in society; (d) disabilities; Significantly strengthen the provision of health services for children with (e) Adopt and implement, as needed, legislative and administrative provisions to ensure that children with disabilities have access to public buildings, including hospitals and schools; (f) Strengthen the assistance, both financial assistance and counselling, provided to the families of children with disabilities; (g) Seek international cooperation from, among others, UNICEF, in this regard. Harmful traditional practices 47. While noting the efforts undertaken to end female genital mutilation, the Committee remains deeply concerned that it continues to be practised widely. 48. The Committee recommends that the State party continue and strengthen its efforts to end the practice of female genital mutilation and to seek cooperation with other countries in the region with a positive experience in combating this harmful practice. Religious and community leaders should be mobilized in this regard. HIV/AIDS 49. The Committee is seriously concerned at reports, including the State party’s report, that HIV/AIDS infection rates are likely to rise and at the lack of adequate measures in the area of prevention, care and treatment. 50. The Committee recommends that the State party integrate into its policies and practices the International Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights (E/CN.4/1997/37, annex I) in consultation with and participation of religious leaders. 51. Noting the positive progress made by the State party in establishing a social security network in 14 States, the Committee is convinced that social security coverage needs to be extended further and strengthened. 52. The Committee recommends that the State party continue and strengthen its efforts to provide social security protection to children and their families.