DISTRICT CONSULTATIONS REPORTS CHAPTER 2: CHILD LABOUR Challenges ? Many children are being used by farm owners as cheap labour. ? The children are employed under harsh conditions with very little pay. Recommendations ? There must be laws in place to protect children from child labour. ? There must be social security measures for children so that they do not fall victims to child labour in their search for survival. PARTICIPATION Challenges ? Children are not being listened to when they raise their concerns. ? Children are not consulted when important decisions regarding their upkeep are made. Recommendations ? A child is a person with rights to say out what he or she thinks. LEISURE AND REST Challenges ? There are no recreational facilities for children. As a result children cannot enjoy their right to leisure and rest. ? At home, parents and guardians are not giving children enough time to rest and play. Recommendations ? Every child deserves time to rest. ? Local authorities must establish sport and art centers for children to utilize. RESPONSIBILITIES Challenges ? Some children are very disrespectful and do not listen to their parents and guardians. Some do not attend lessons at school. This is resulting in children not enjoying all their rights. Recommendations ? Children should be encouraged to be responsible and should be taught their responsibilities. 2.22. DISTRICT: PROVINCE: VENUE: DATE: PARTICIPANTS: KARIBA DISTRICT MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE ST MICHAELS SECONDARY SCHOOL 07 OCTOBER 2010 183 CHILDREN (105 GIRLS AND 78 BOYS) CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS BIRTH REGISTRATION Challenges ? The fees charged at the Registrar General's office are high and beyond the reach of many parents. This has affected children in sporting activities where they cannot participate without birth certificates. Recommendations ? Birth certificates should be for free. ? The fees charged at the Registrar General's office should be reduced. CHILD PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS Children's consultations CONSOLIDATED REPORT 54