MOZAMBIQUE
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National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) | The Commission has a Commissioner for Gender, Children and Disability. It has also established a focal point at the Secretariat that is responsible for children’s rights. No specific budget for children’s rights. Part of the children’s rights work is supported by cooperation partners like Save the Children International. The Commission indicated that currently, it has not realised any activity with the ACERWC.
The HRC has regular interaction with Child Parliamentarians for the dissemination of the Law to Prevent and Combat Premature Unions. It has held workshops with government institutions and CSOs to promote children’s rights with the participation of Child Parliamentarians. In Mozambique, the HRC closely collaborates with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Affairs, and the Ministry of Health to provide psychological assistance to children in conflict situations in Cabo Delgado Province. The HRC has also signed MOUs with the Ministry of Education for the implementation of Children’s Rights through Human Rights Clubs, and with the Attorney General’s Office for the prosecution of all crimes against children.
The Commission has been promoting the Charter by advocating for domestication of the ACRWC into National Legislation and disseminating the ACRWC through awareness campaigns. The HRC however indicated that it is not familiar with Agenda 2040. |
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