CRC/C/15/Add.216 page 4 Data collection 16. The Committee is concerned at the lack of consistency between the nature of the data collected and the principles and provisions of the Convention. 17. The Committee recommends that the State party develop a system of data collection that covers all areas of the Convention, paying particular attention to disaggregated data on indigenous children, and ensure that all data and indicators are used for the formulation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes and projects for the effective implementation of the Convention. Dissemination and training 18. The Committee is concerned that children and the public at large, as well as all groups of professionals working with and for children, are not sufficiently aware of the Convention and the rights-based approach enshrined therein. 19. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Undertake public awareness campaigns, including through the mass media, on children’s rights aimed at the general public and specifically at children; (b) Carry out systematic education and training on the principles and provisions of the Convention for all professionals working with and for children, in particular teachers, judges, parliamentarians, law enforcement officials, civil servants, municipal workers, personnel working in institutions and places of detention for children, health personnel, including psychologists, and social workers. 2. Definition of the child 20. The Committee notes with concern that the minimum age of criminal responsibility of 10 years is too low, that all persons under 18 in conflict with the law are not afforded special protection and that there is no minimum age of employment. 21. The Committee recommends that the State party review the age limits set by different legislation affecting children to ensure its conformity with the principles and provisions of the Convention. The Committee also specifically recommends that the State party: (a) Raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to an internationally acceptable level and ensure that it applies for all criminal offences; (b) Extend the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act of 1989 to all persons under the age of 18; (c) Set a minimum age or minimum ages of admission to employment.

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