DISTRICT CONSULTATIONS REPORTS CHAPTER 2: Recommendations ? A more effective legal and judiciary system that descend heavily on child abusers must be in place. Transparency and efficiency in the system must be guaranteed so that it can act as a deterrent to perpetrators. ? The UNCRC and the ACRWC ratified by the country must be fully recognized as applicable law locally. There should be a section specifically dealing with children's rights in the constitution so that they are respected. CHILD LABOUR Challenges ? Children are being forced by parents and guardians to be economically productive to supplement the family's income. Some are given domestic tasks that are not proportional to their ages and capabilities. Recommendations ? Children should not carry out “very hard jobs.” ? Community leaders and village heads should be on the watch for any such things happening in their community and take legal action against those overworking children. GOVERNANCE Challenges ? Children are becoming victims of fights by political parties in the area. Recommendations ? Children must not be affected by political activities in communities and must not be recruited to participate in politics “We need special guidance against politics.” RELIGION Challenges ? Children are being denied religious freedom. Recommendations ? Children must be able to choose the religions they want to follow and the denominations and not adults imposing on them. This would save them from being victims of some religious practices such as denying children medical attention. 2.4. DISTRICT: PROVINCE: VENUE: DATE: PARTICIPANTS: MUDZI DISTRICT MASHONALAND EAST PROVINCE NYAMAKUYO PRIMARY SCHOOL 10 JUNE 2010 156 CHILDREN (77 GIRLS AND 79 BOYS) CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS BIRTH REGISTRATION Challenges ? Children with parents who do not have identity documents are facing challenges as they cannot be registered. Orphans on the other hand have no one to represent them to get birth certificates. Children raised by single mothers also face challenges in acquiring birth certificates since their fathers usually do not cooperate with the mothers who are also reluctant due to cultural reasons to obtain the documents using their maiden surname. ? Children without birth certificates fail to participate in sports. CHILD PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS Children's consultations CONSOLIDATED REPORT 12