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71.
While taking note of the measures taken by the State party to train special education
teachers, adjust curricula in the regular school system and improve the school infrastructure
for children with disabilities, the Committee is nevertheless concerned about the limited
accessibility of both public and private educational institutions for children and adolescents
with disabilities.
72.
The Committee recommends that the State party:
(a)
Ensure that schools and classrooms are physically (and buildings-wise)
accessible for children with disabilities;
(b)
Give priority to the progressive implementation of inclusive education
for children with disabilities rather than education in specialized institutions,
including through teacher training and special classroom support for teachers;
(c)
Develop individual education plans for all students with disabilities and
ensure the availability of assistive devices and support in classrooms;
(d)
Ensure that education on sexual and reproductive health and rights is
provided in age-appropriate and accessible formats and respectful of the dignity of
students with disabilities.
H.
Special protection measures (arts. 22, 30, 38, 39, 40, 37 (b)–(d), 32–36 of
the Convention)
Economic exploitation, including child labour
73.
While welcoming the recent legislation adopted by the State party to protect children
from the worst forms of child labour (Act No. 8922), in accordance with ILO Convention
No. 182 (1999) concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the
Worst Forms of Child Labour, and from exploitation in domestic work (Act No. 8842), the
Committee remains concerned about the absence of a coordinated strategy and of a
dedicated budget for combating the worst forms of child labour, and takes note of the
recommendations addressed to the State party during its 2009 universal periodic review. It
is further concerned about the reportedly high number of children engaged in child labour,
including its worst forms, in several sectors including agriculture, fishing, construction and
service sectors, and particularly in the informal economy. The Committee is also concerned
about the absence of updated statistical data on the number of child and adolescent workers.
74.
The Committee recommends that the State party:
(a)
Adopt a coordinated strategy and a dedicated budget for combating the
worst forms of child labour, especially in the informal economy;
(b)
Strengthen the human, technical and financial resources of the Ministry
of Labour, in particular the Labour Inspectorate, to undertake inspections,
monitoring, mediation and conciliation;
(c)
labor; and
Collect updated statistical data and improve records related to child
(d)
Seek technical assistance from the ILO International Programme on the
Elimination of Child Labour (ILO-IPEC) in this regard.
Sexual exploitation and abuse
75.
The Committee notes the efforts made by the State party to protect children from
sexual exploitation, including by adopting Act No. 8590 (2007) on strengthening of
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