(v)
promote the child’s understanding of the nature,
causes, modes of transmission, consequences and
means of preventing and managing HIV and AIDS
and how to access reproductive rights;
(vi)
promote the child’s understanding of the rights and
protection of a child who is already in marriage or a
victim of a child marriage; and
(vii)
recognise
the
special
needs
of
children
with
disabilities and other marginalised children.
(3)
A girl child who becomes pregnant, before completing her
education, shall be given the opportunity with approrpriate
facilities, during pregnancy and within a resonable period after
delivery, to continue with her education.
(4)
An appropriate authority, service provider, person or anybody in
the private sector shall not discriminate against a pregnant
child, married child or a victim of child marriage by (a)
putting in place arrangements that deny such a child
education and training; or
(b)
making the terms and conditions of accessing training,
facilities or services, including vocational counseling and
guidance, difficult or impossible.
(5)
The Minister responsible for education shall, in consultation
with the Minister, take appropriate measures to eradicate
discrimination against a child who is pregnant, a married child
or victim of child marriage in the education sector by (a)
developing career and vocational policy guidelines on
training and access to studies;
(b)
giving such a child the same opportunities to access and
benefit from scholarships, educational awards and other
study grants;
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