(c)
ensuring that such a child has the same opportunities in
accessing programmes of continuing education, including
functional literacy programmes;
(d)
enhancing
the
capacity
of
teachers
in
guidance,
counseling and comprehensive sexuality education;
(e)
ensuring that such a child has access to specific
educational information to enhance that child’s health or
the health and well-being of the family; and
(f)
preventing sexual abuse of children by teachers, care
providers and peers and imposing severe penalties for
such behaviour.
(6)
The Minister responsible for education shall, in consultation
with the Minister, take measures to ensure that the curriculum
for all educational institutions(a)
integrates principles of equality and equity;
(b)
addresses the special needs of children by incorporating
life skills and comprehensive sexuality education; and
(c)
introduces subjects that enhance the integration of the girl
child in disciplines that are traditionally male dominated.
(7)
A person who contravenes subsection (4) commits an offence
and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding XXX.
(insert offence and penalty clause according to style used in, and
sentencing policy of, Member State)
10.
Right to Health
(1)
A child has a right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical
and mental health.
(2)
A child has the right to receive adequate nutrition and health
services
and,
where
such
services
are
provided
by
the
Government, the Government shall endeavour to ensure that it
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