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(c)
In particular provide adequate training to the judiciary on the impact of the
International Treaties Act of 1998 and the possibility of directly invoking the Convention in
courts; and
(d)
Seek technical assistance from, among others, UNICEF, UNESCO and
OHCHR with a view to involving non-governmental organizations and other sectors of
civil society.
2. General principles
General principles
26.
The Committee is concerned that the principles of non-discrimination, best interests of
the child (art. 3), right to life, survival and development of the child (art. 6) and respect for the
views of the child (art. 12) are not fully reflected in the State party’s legislation and
administrative and judicial decisions, as well as in policies and programmes relevant to children
at both national and local levels.
27.
The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation (ibid., para. 11) that the
State party:
(a)
Appropriately integrate general principles of the Convention, namely
articles 2, 3, 6 and 12, in all relevant legislation concerning children;
(b)
Apply them in all political, judicial and administrative decisions, as well as in
projects, programmes and services which have an impact on all children; and
(c)
Apply these principles in planning and policy-making at every level, as well
as in actions taken by social and health welfare and educational institutions, courts of law
and administrative authorities.
Non-discrimination
28.
The Committee is concerned that the principle of non-discrimination is not fully
implemented for children of economically disadvantaged households, children living in rural
areas, children in institutions, children with disabilities, Roma children and children affected by
Chernobyl, especially with regard to their access to adequate health care and educational
facilities.
29.
The Committee recommends that the State party:
(a)
Monitor the situation of children, in particular those belonging to the
above-mentioned vulnerable groups, who are exposed to discrimination; and
(b)
Develop, on the basis of the results of this monitoring, comprehensive
strategies containing specific and well-targeted actions aimed at eliminating all forms of
discrimination.