DISTRICT CONSULTATIONS REPORTS CHAPTER 2: Recommendations ? The government should ensure that all children enjoy their right to education by improving the education system. One way could be to build schools which are near to all residential areas. ? The government and donors such as UNICEF should assist especially the OVCs to enjoy their right to education. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT Challenges ? Children are being beaten at school and home. ? Corporal punishment makes children even more vulnerable and be at the mercy of adults. Recommendations ? Teachers and step parents should stop beating children. CHILD ABUSE Challenges ? Children are not being adequately protected from child abuse. ? Early child marriages are leading to girls dropping out of school. Recommendations ? Children should be protected because they are a vulnerable group needing special treatment. CHILD LABOUR Challenges ? Children are being given excessive manual work without time to rest. ? Orphans get exploited when they work for fees and food. ? Children are used as a source of cheap labour. Recommendations ? Every child deserves to rest and must be given work that is commensurate with his or her age. ? For those children who work because they are in difficult circumstances, organisations such as UNICEF and MASO should give them fees and food. PROTECTION Challenges ? Some children are being abused by their step parents. Recommendations ? Children must be free to choose guardians. ·“As children we need protection from our parents and the government.” SHELTER Challenges ? Some children, especially orphans, have no accommodation. Recommendations ? Government should build children's homes for those in need. CHILD PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS Children's consultations CONSOLIDATED REPORT 49