DISTRICT CONSULTATIONS REPORTS 2.1. DISTRICT: PROVINCE: VENUE: DATE : PARTICIPANTS: CHAPTER 2: WARREN PARK HARARE WARREN PARK 5 PRIMARY SCHOOL 7 JUNE 2010 146 CHILDREN (76 GIRLS AND 70 BOYS) CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS BIRTH REGISTRATION Challenges ? A number of children, including those in urban areas, are not registered as a result of poverty, ignorance, divorce and death of parents. These unregistered children face a number of challenges which include failure to participate in processes that benefit them such as sports, attending school and acquiring an ID (Identity Document). ·“To tell the truth in our communities a lot of children are not going to school because of birth certificates…” Recommendations ? The relevant government department should ensure that all children are given birth certificates at the same time they are given birth records. ? The law should remove restrictive requirements of obtaining a birth certificate. CHILD HEADED FAMILIES Challenges ? Orphans and vulnerable children are more prone to violations of their rights. Such children lack the necessary care, love and protection that promote their life, survival and development. Recommendations ? Orphans and vulnerable children should be treated with care and respect. The government in particular and the community in general should be responsible for their upkeep. DISCRIMINATION Challenges ? Most vulnerable children such as those living with disability suffer discrimination in one form or another. “Some children are left out because they are orphans, poor and disabled or HIV positive.” ? Some of these children are intelligent but circumstances fail them. Recommendations ? Non-discrimination should be a principle that all structures in society observe as all children are equal. ? There should be no discrimination on basis of gender, race or HIV status as excluding other children from processes that may be beneficial to them does not promote inclusivity. CHILD PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS Children's consultations CONSOLIDATED REPORT 5