(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 Page 41 of 78

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