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(b)
Use these indicators and data effectively for the formulation and evaluation
of policies and programmes for the implementation and monitoring of the Convention;
(c)
Seek technical assistance from UNICEF in this regard.
Cooperation with civil society
22.
Despite the recent establishment of several non-governmental organizations, the
Committee expresses its concern that insufficient efforts have been made to involve civil society
in the full implementation of the Convention, particularly in the area of civil rights and freedoms.
It further notes with deep concern that non-governmental organizations are subjected to difficult
procedures for registration and that foreign funding in particular is restricted, which may limit
their effectiveness and independence.
23.
The Committee emphasizes the important role civil society plays as a partner in
implementing the provisions of the Convention, including with respect to civil rights and
freedoms. The Committee reiterates its recommendation (ibid., para. 12) that the State
party:
(a)
Consider involving non-governmental organizations, especially rights-based
ones, and other sectors of civil society working with and for children more systematically
throughout all stages of the implementation of the Convention, in particular with respect to
civil rights and freedoms;
(b)
In line with the Human Rights Committee’s recommendation
(CCPR/C/79/Add.86, para. 19), review without delay laws, regulations and administrative
practices in order to facilitate the registration and activities of non-governmental
organizations.
Training/dissemination of the Convention
24.
The Committee, while acknowledging that there have been efforts to disseminate the
Convention and to train professionals working with and for children in line with its previous
recommendation (ibid., para. 17), nevertheless finds that these measures need to be strengthened.
25.
The Committee recommends that the State party:
(a)
Develop more creative methods to promote the Convention, including
through audiovisual aids such as picture books and posters, in particular at the local level
and through the media;
(b)
Continue and strengthen its efforts to provide adequate and systematic
training and/or sensitization on children’s rights of professional groups working with and
for children, such as judges, lawyers, law enforcement and health personnel, teachers and
school administrators;