CRC/C/TLS/CO/1 page 7 (b) Seek to develop a systematic approach and policy, with the involvement of professionals working with and for children, in particular teachers and social workers, and civil society, including community and religious leaders and non-governmental organizations, to increase public awareness of the participatory rights of children and encourage respect for the views of the child within the family, schools and in society generally. 4. Civil rights and freedoms (arts 7, 8, 13-17, 19 and 37(a)) Birth registration 34. The Committee notes that a Central Civil Registry has been created, that the State party has taken measures to promote the registration at birth of a child’s name and that it has commenced issuing birth certificates. The Committee is concerned, however, that in spite of these efforts, the rate of birth registration is still very low, and that the draft Civil Code and draft Civil Registry Code are still awaiting approval and adoption. 35. In the light of article 7 of the Convention, the Committee urges the State party to further work on improving the system of birth registration, including by strengthening its efforts to sensitize and mobilize public opinion with regard to the benefits of birth registrations and by training registry personnel. The Committee also recommends that the State party promptly finalize and approve the draft Civil Code and the draft Civil Registry Code. 36. The Committee further recommends that the State party aim to systematically apply the lessons learned from recent experience with mobile birth registration, cooperation with hospitals and other innovative approaches, and that it closely liaise with religious institutions to address inconsistencies in registration practices. Access to appropriate information 37. The Committee notes that many children in the State party have only limited access to mass media and other sources of information, but appreciates that innovative measures are taken to develop new media in the State party. 38. The Committee recommends that the State party improve children’s access to appropriate information from a diversity of sources, especially those aimed at the promotion of the child’s social, spiritual and moral well-being and physical and mental health. 39. The Committee encourages the State party to continue measures aimed at the development of active mass media, with due regard to the development of appropriate print media and programmes for children. Torture and degrading treatment