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The Constitution guarantees the rights of the individual to life, security, property, expression, protection of privacy, assembly, association and religion.
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The economy of Solomon Islands is dualistic with a large rural subsistence sector and an urban monetized sector.
The subsistence agricultural sector provides the main source of livelihood for about 86 per cent of the population. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Economic activity is dominated by production for local consumption and some export of primary commodities, principally of logs, fish, palm oil and copra.
Minerals such as gold, nickel, bauxite and oil are also being explored.
Mining for gold and nickel is now underway.
Per capita Gross National Product (GNP) was estimated at US$ 560 in 1992.
During 1990-95 annual economic growth averaged 5.4 per cent.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 1995 was 7 per cent, an increase of 1.8 per cent from 1994. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 10 Using the UNDP Human Development Index the country is ranked 125 in the Low Human Development Category.8 The primary goal of the government economic policy is improvement of the welfare of the majority of Solomon Islanders. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Thus the macroeconomic policy goals for the period 1997 to 2001, as stipulated in the Government Statement of Policies, are to: Re-direct and redeploy resources from the public sector to the private sector; Provide a stable economy that ensures low inflation and interest rates, increased rate of employment, stable exchange rate and reduced balance of payments deficit; Re-establish confidence in the securities market by settling outstanding securities debts; Broaden the tax base and reduce appropriate tax rates; Encourage private investment, both local and foreign, through the provision of a cohesive policy framework and consistent decision-making; Improve public finance and the accountability system; Emphasize the sustainable harvesting of the country’s forest, marine, mineral and agricultural resources that yield various benefits to the resources and the Government.9 13. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Despite good economic prospects, employment opportunities increased only marginally in the period 1993-1996.
Of an estimated labour force size of 158,310 in 1995, only 34,211 (21.6 per cent) were in formal employment; the majority (78.4 per cent) were in subsistence livelihood.
Between 1986 and 1996 an average of only 600 jobs were created annually in the formal sector to cater for only 10 per cent of the total emerging labour force. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
This meant that the remaining 90 per cent would either have been absorbed into the informal or subsistence sector or would have joined the ranks of the unemployed.
Youth unemployment is increasing.
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The SIAC government moved to devalue the Solomon Islands Dollar by 20 per cent on Monday, 15 December 1997.
The effects of this decision on the welfare of children remain to be seen.
The intention was to stimulate exports and decrease dependence on imports. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Most Solomon Islands exports consist of raw products, i.e.
round log timber or processed products such as frozen, dried or tinned fish, palm oil, kernels and copra.
Many of these markets currently suffer constraints beyond those of price; therefore, the positive effects sought by the devaluation are likely to be delayed. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
In addition, there may be adverse consequences for some locally produced goods and services, for example: There is no local feed industry for chicken or other livestock production, so local meat and egg production may be hindered by prices of imported feed.
Certainly these protein foods will become more expensive in the short run and reliance on more economic protein sources should increase. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Alternatively, protein may be further eliminated from children’s diets, especially in town areas, which operate on a cash economy; CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 11 Solomon Islands are geographically widely dispersed; therefore, outreach programmes are heavily reliant on imported fuel.
Programmes receiving external donor support for transport costs may actually improve the value of their programmes in real terms. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
However, many donors view transport costs as a maintenance expense and, therefore, expect Government to pay such costs.
Therefore, government programmes’ outreach efforts will have to be curtailed.
It is predictable, therefore, that there are likely to be adverse effects upon the delivery of services affecting children in many instances; Transport operators have raised fares, which are already difficult to meet for people with low earnings. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
This also affects the cost and availability of market produce, usually grown some distance from market centres.
Bus operators have raised fares effective March 1998.
Children within Honiara town area experienced a 100 per cent fare increase from 50 cents to $1.00.
Solomon Islands College of Higher Education (SICHE) students’ rates rose 200 per cent to reflect their age status as adults, from 50 cents to $1.50.
Adult town riders’ fares increased 50 per cent, from $1.00 to $1.50. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Long distance fares went up lesser percentages in acknowledgement of the dependence of these riders on this means of transport.10 15.
The effects of the monetary devaluation upon children who live in town may be significant, especially as some school children in town already may suffer nutritionally and are dependent on public transport to reach school on time.
C. Situation analysis of children 16. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
C. Situation analysis of children 16.
The extended family system in Solomon Islands is under pressure from socio-economic changes whereby the shift to a monetized economy is slowly eroding the traditional social security system, which is based on a rural subsistence economy.
Families are becoming more dependent on cash rather than on their land with its rich resources for their livelihood. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Some members of families are being bribed by foreign companies for their resources such as timber and fish, which have been harvested at unsustainable levels.
Monies received as royalties from such business ventures often benefit only a few members of the family rather than being distributed on a communal interest basis.
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Education is neither compulsory nor free. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
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Education is neither compulsory nor free.
Estimates in 1993 suggested 25 per cent of children leave school after completion of grade six and only 5.6 per cent of children enrolling in grade one will complete secondary education at grade 11.
The main reason for the school dropouts is lack of adequate schools hence the term “pushouts” has been used as frequently the term “dropouts”.
Educational opportunity for the girl child in a family is often subordinated to that of the boy. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
However, this situation is beginning to change toward more equal opportunities for boys and girls.
Many parents have historically been reluctant to allow girls to leave the protection of the village.
Only 37 per cent of secondary school students in 1995 were girls.11 Early childhood education has been promoted since 1986.
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There are clearly significant social problems emerging in the country. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Many of these problems affect young people, e.g., single teenage motherhood, sexually transmitted disease (STD), youth delinquency, sexual and physical abuse, youth suicide, alcohol and drug abuse are reported to be on the increase.12 Rural-urban migration, amongst the young and educated, is a CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 12 growing phenomenon. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Both Honiara and the recently established Noro Township have attracted increasing numbers of young people and families, adding to increasing pressures on existing infrastructure.
Those who migrate from villages have to face conflicts between traditional and modern values. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Frequently people are ill prepared to handle this conflict and find they begin indulging in unhealthy behaviour and lifestyles.13 Increasing divorce rates indicate a weakening of traditional family unit upon which children depend for their security.
Such factors may be giving rise to the recent phenomenon of homeless children.
There is concern now that such phenomena may grow more serious in the future. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Youth unemployment, particularly in town centres, is a contributing factor to the number of crimes committed by this age group.
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Considerable progress has been made in improving the health status of children in the past decade.
Mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases are decreasing.
However, acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, malaria and other infectious diseases remain important health problems for children in Solomon Islands.14 I.
GENERAL MEASURES OF IMPLEMENTATION A. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
GENERAL MEASURES OF IMPLEMENTATION A.
Measures taken in the past two years to harmonize national law and policy with the provisions of the Convention 20.
The Cabinet of Solomon Islands formally established in August 1993 the National Advisory Committee on Children (NACC) consisting of representatives of government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and church organizations. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
NACC has an advisory role to the Government on child issues and was charged with the task of formulating a National Policy on Children and Plan of Action.
To date that policy and plan of action has not been endorsed by Cabinet.
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Also in 1993, the legal representative in the NACC briefly reviewed existing national laws as they related to the provisions of the CRC and drafted a Child Rights Bill. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The draft Child Bill sought to ensure that the provisions of the CRC (especially articles 6, 13, 14, 15, 16, 31, 32, 36, 37 and 40) should have the force of law in Solomon Islands.
The draft bill was kept in abeyance as the Law Reform Commission (LRC) appointed in 1995 was still in the process (at the time of this report preparation) of reviewing and recommending reforms where required to existing laws. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
NACC decided that it should make a submission to the LRC to revise relevant existing laws taking into consideration the CRC provisions; however, to date this has not been done.
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Existing laws related to human rights, women and children were mainly derived from the laws of the United Kingdom and are mostly consistent with the provisions of the CRC. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The Solomon Islands Constitution Chapter II contains a list of individual rights and freedoms conferred upon all citizens, which include: Right to life; Right to personal liberty; Freedom from inhumane treatment, including inhuman or degrading punishment; CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 13 Protection of the law; Right to freedom of thought, religion or belief; Right to freedom of expression; Right to freedom of movement within Solomon Islands; Protection from discrimination on the ground of colour, race, place of origin, creed or sex or political opinion. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
These rights and freedoms are subject to exceptions especially on the grounds of public interest.
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In 1994, the Government created the Ministry for Youth, Women, Sports and Recreation (MYWSR) and charged it with the responsibility of dealing with children’s issues. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
It was the lead ministry in Government for children’s affairs until early 1997 when it was abolished.15 Questions concerning the present status of NACC chairmanship and of children, generally, should been resolved by the current SIAC government’s re-establishment of a Ministry of Youth, Women and Sports. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Although there have been efforts within MYWSR in the past to establish a position within the Youth Division dedicated to children’s affairs, the close association between youth and children’s issues may be problematic.16 Issues - excluding health - affecting children under the age of 15 have historically been closely tied to the lead ministry for women’s affairs. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
This association, while better than nothing, has obscured the importance of issues affecting children, who constitute a large group of Solomon Islands’ citizenry.
School age children and their concerns are considered to come under the auspices of the Ministry of Education.
However, a large number of the 5 to 18 year old age group is not in school and, therefore, overlooked by policy makers. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
There has been little evidence since early 1997 to suggest that children’s issues are of more than peripheral interest to the Government.
In January 1998, it was discovered there was no governmental portfolio for children.
The NACC continues to seek within the public sector, establishment of a children’s affairs officer whose primary job description would include monitoring progress on the implementation of the CRC and a children’s policy. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
This would ensure that inputs from various sectors are shared and coordinated.
Establishment of such a position would also facilitate development of a national database and ensure emplacement of necessary monitoring practices for the implementation of the CRC as well as a children’s policy, once adopted by Cabinet.
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According to NACC minutes, dated 6 September 1994, a draft children’s policy paper17 was at that time to have been submitted to the Minister of MYWSR. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
This was to have been facilitated by the Permanent Secretary (PS) for MYWSR who was to advise the Minister.
After the draft child policy was finalized the NACC’s policy subcommittee was to have met with the PS of MYWSR.
The PS of MYWSR was then to prepare the necessary cabinet paper for transmission to the Cabinet for approval/endorsement. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
NACC minutes, dated 2 February 1995, stated that a policy subcommittee was then arranging to meet with a new Minister and PS for the MYWSR.18 Subsequent NACC minutes, dated 13 April 1995, stated that the PS of MYWSR had become the chair of the NACC. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The 1 June 1995 minutes stated that the required cabinet paper would be prepared by the NACC.19 Minutes dated 14 March 1996 confirm that the policy and/or cabinet paper had been presented to the Policy and Evaluation Unit of the Office of the CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 14 Prime Minister toward the end of 1995.
As of March 1998 the policy had not emerged from the Policy and Evaluation Unit for presentation to Cabinet. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Uncertainty about ministerial leadership for the NACC since March 1996 has contributed to the plan’s failure to be presented to Cabinet for endorsement.
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A draft National Women’s Policy was also completed in 1994 and debated in Cabinet several times.
The draft policy is currently being revised to take into consideration the wishes of the Cabinet. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Cabinet concerns have focused on reconciling the issue of preservation of local culture with the roles women play in society; especially their role as parents, while recognising the need to raise the status of women and promote gender equity.
A working group has been formed headed by the President of the National Council of Women (NCW) to review the policy and develop strategies to facilitate its passage.
The other objective of the working group is to look at ways to strengthen the NCW. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
As of February 1998, no National Women’s Policy has yet been adopted; however, it is still on the Government’s agenda.
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The Prime Minister signed the World Declaration on the Survival, Protection and Development of Children and the Plan of Action of the 1990 World Summit for Children in November 1992. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Since then, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has incorporated in its health policies, programmes and activities the health sector World Summit goals as reflected in its National Health Plans 1990-1994 and its new Draft Plan 1997-2001.
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The Ministry of Health has formulated and submitted for Cabinet endorsement the following policies: National Food and Nutrition Policy in 1995; Breastfeeding Policy in 1996; Revised Expanded Programme of Immunization Policy (that includes Hepatitis B vaccination despite its costs) in 1995.
These policies specifically considered and included the provisions of the CRC and the interest of the child as related to child survival, protection and development. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Copies of the policies have been circulated widely including amongst the private sector.
Public awareness programmes have been conducted, especially in implementing the provisions of the Breastfeeding Policy which encourages working women to continue to breastfeed by providing time throughout the day to do so.
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With the goal of providing greater numbers of children access to higher levels of education and also provide for a steady increase in the provision of education services, education policy recently changed.
Schools that are committed to establishing secondary level grades are now allowed to create and add them incrementally to existing primary schools. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
For example, Form 1 (Grade 7) - added to a school previously terminating with Grade 6 - effectively offers more places to students who would have become “push outs” due to lack of sufficient school facilities into which to transfer.
Under this plan additional grade levels will be added as staff and materials become available until a full secondary school exists at the site in addition to the original primary school.
CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 15 29. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 15 29.
A National Youth Policy Workshop, sponsored by the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) was conducted in Honiara 15-17 April 1997.
An eight-member task force comprising representatives from government, young people, non-governmental organizations and churches was chosen to draft a national youth policy.
Another aspect of their work was to put more substance into the National Youth Policy White Paper, drafted in the 1980s to look at the interests of the country’s youth. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
By the year 2000 Solomon Islands should have a fully completed National Youth Policy framework that can help organizations to develop relevant programmes and activities for Solomon Islands’ youth.
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Plans are currently under way via the Ministry of Police to involve youth and other members of the unemployed in community policing projects with the aim to help them develop skills useful to their development. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
A branch of the police force known as the Special Constabulary could attract more young people into police work, offering motivation and involvement in constructive programmes while addressing the growing dissatisfaction amongst youth who are currently unable to find employment.
Another goal of community policing is the improvement of relations between police and the respective communities in which many young people are unemployed.20 B. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Measures taken to strengthen, monitor and implement the Convention 31.
The NACC is the national authority charged with the responsibility of monitoring and reporting on the CRC implementation process.
The NACC terms of reference and membership were revised in 1996 to include new members such as the Family Support Centre (FSC) and the Ministry of Justice. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Steps are being considered to make NACC an independent body with authority to influence decisions at all levels on child issues via legal provisions in a “Child Rights Act”.
The legal representative in NACC is responsible to pursue this objective.
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A training workshop on “monitoring of the CRC” was also conducted in October 1995 for participants of various sectors including NGO representatives. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The workshop imparted knowledge and equipped participants with necessary information and basic monitoring tools and processes.
The expected roles of the participants were to monitor and report on the implementation of CRC activities in their sectors.
The NACC members’ additional roles now include the incorporation of the CRC provisions in their respective sectoral plans.
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In 1995 a group of individuals representing the National Council of Women, the police force, NGOs and the social welfare department formed a coalition called the Victim Support Group (VSG).
Their basic task was to see how best the issues of domestic violence and all forms of abuse (physical, verbal, emotional and sexual) could be addressed.
In such circumstances women and children are usually the victims or suffer the indirect effects of living in an abusive household. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The VSG was successful in obtaining funding support mostly from international aid donors.
A major achievement of the VSG was the establishment in 1995 of the Family Support Centre (FSC).
The FSC aims to address the high incidence of domestic violence, sexual abuse and child abuse via counselling for individuals, couples and other family members and via awareness raising programmes and limited legal services. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The Family Support Centre promotes the concept of violence free families and relationships through its programmes and services.
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The Law Reform Commission (LRC)21 has been set up since accession to CRC and is currently examining marriage and divorce laws, land tenure and other laws.
Any person, organization or interested party may make submission to the Chairman of the Law Reform Commission.
Submissions may include proposals for changes to existing laws. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
After consideration of these proposals and further research, the LRC may recommend changes to the Minister of Justice who instructs the Attorney General’s Chambers to draft the proposed amendment or law.
The law is then presented to Parliament in the form of a Bill, and if passed, becomes an Act of Parliament. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The potential exists then for current legislation to be modified, especially with regard to protecting children from current inequities in the law or addressing directly needs which are absent from existing laws.
In this way the presence of the LRC has the potential to facilitate change in a very tangible way.
C. Measures to make the principles and provisions of the Convention widely known to adults and children alike 35. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The NACC as part of its role of advocacy of the CRC has produced/published the following information documents:22 “Children First”, in 1993, where several thousand copies were printed and distributed to all sectors including schools and private organizations.
“Children First” outlined in simple English the basic facts of our children’s situation as determined by the UNICEF sponsored “Situation Analysis of Women and Children in the Solomon Islands” done in 1991. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
This analysis stated what actions need to be taken and also provided a brief outline of children’s rights in the CRC.
The publication was very popular and so multifaceted that it has been used as resource material by schools, churches and other institutions.
It has also been translated into several local languages; “Kids Come First” is a quarterly publication of NACC, first published in 1994, which disseminates news and views on child issues and the CRC. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
It is distributed amongst health-care workers and also widely to the public.
A feedback form is always attached which recipients are asked to fill in and return; “Children’s Calendars for 1995, 1996 and 1997” have been produced highlighting issues on children and women in relation to the CRC.
Photographs of children and relevant articles of the CRC are mentioned to target the adult audience. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Unfortunately there was no calendar produced for 1998; Leaflets have been produced on the CRC for interested groups, e.g.
the Honiara Pre-school Association, and for particular occasions, e.g.
Family Health Week; An updated edition of SIG/UNICEF’s Solomon Islands’ Situation Analysis of Children was due to have been published in 1997.
It is unclear when an updated version will be published.
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CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 17 36.
Soroptimists International Solomon Islands (SISI) produced “Happy Healthy Family” in partnership with MHMS in July 1997.
It was printed bilingually using English and Pijin text.
Using simple illustrations, its content discusses essential child health information, including: immunization, diarrhoea, birth-timing, safe-motherhood, breastfeeding, child growth, managing coughs, colds and flu, hygiene, malaria, child development and AIDS. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
It specifically relates its purpose to the goals of the CRC and is intended for use by health workers, adult literacy groups, teachers, teacher trainers, religious leaders, political leaders, women’s groups, youth groups and other community groups.
Assistance from interested community service organizations like SISI continues to help the Government meet its ongoing need for simple health information.23 37. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
In cooperation with the media, especially the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC), special radio programming on children’s issues - with the active participation of children themselves - was done twice, in 1995 and 1996.
The Children’s Day of Broadcast was originally envisioned as an annual event where various activities such as stories, interviews with children, songs etc.
would be broadcast nationwide including panel discussions and telephone question-and-answer sessions. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The focus of these activities for the past two years has been on aspects of the CRC.
As a result of this annual day of broadcast, a daily radio programme for children has been revived.
This includes contributions from children themselves, awareness raising on the CRC, stories for children, etc.24 38.
Other radio coverage of the CRC includes a weekly spot on a programme directed to adults. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Parents are targeted and informed of their children’s rights and needs in order that they better understand the role of parenting in supporting children’s needs.
Such information is valuable for parents in learning to identify which of their actions may not be helpful to the development of their children.
Plans include continued periodic radio spots, a regular radio programme exclusively on children’s rights, newspaper advertising and leaflets on various aspects of the CRC.
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Talks are held with church workers, health workers, nurses, etc.
who have close contacts with parents in communities and who also have their respect.
They are informed on specific knowledge of the CRC and relate this to their work when advising or counselling parents and/or families.
Talks are also conducted at local schools and directed specifically to introducing aspects of the CRC to students and staff.
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The CRC has been copied, reproduced and circulated to all relevant sectors, especially to the participants of the 1995 CRC reporting workshop, for their reference and information.
It is the intention of NACC to ensure the inclusion of the CRC provisions into the curricula of schools, training institutions, etc.
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The Distance Education project with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), has created a new “Paediatric Course” component for distance nurse training, includes a course unit which mentions the goals of the CRC.
By illustrating course assignments utilising local situations, the concepts of the CRC will become more concrete for the health-care workers who use this opportunity to update their skills. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Awareness of Solomon Islands’ children’s rights and needs amongst health workers is directly addressed and increased through such measures.
The Paediatric Course is currently being implemented.
The training programme itself is quite popular and currently has a significant waiting list.
CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 18 42.
The Family Support Centre has covered the CRC topic during several workshops. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The First Child Abuse Awareness Raising Workshop involved 20 participants, mainly teachers and nurses and was held 27-28 May 1996.
A guest speaker from NACC spent about an hour talking about the articles of the Convention.
Each participant received a copy of the Convention.
The Second Child Abuse Awareness Raising Workshop was held 4-5 December 1996 and also devoted about an hour to the CRC.
There were 13 participants and each received a copy of the Convention. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
A Family Violence Workshop, held 6-9 May 1997 in Munda, Western Province, again allocated an hour to raising awareness of the Convention.
There were 30 female participants who learned about the Articles of the Convention and about the rights of children.
Representatives of the Centre frequently conduct workshops, other talks and lectures in which child abuse and rights of children are covered; however, time constraints have usually made detailed discussion of the Articles impractical. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The Convention on the Rights of the Child will continue to be included in future workshops, lectures, talks and radio programmes conducted by the Family Support Centre.
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There are currently plans to improve student teachers’ understanding of the CRC and involve non-student young people in theatre productions devoted to disseminating the goals of the CRC. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
This work is being developed through a volunteer drama instructor placed in the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education in Honiara and is to be facilitated by funding from UNICEF.
This project should commence in September 1998.
D. Preparation of the initial report 44.
The process of preparing this report has been prolonged. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Cabinet formally established the National Advisory Committee on Children in August 1993.25 Solomon Islands’ Government acceded to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in October 1994.
The instrument of accession was sent to the United Nations as of 6 April 1995, bringing the CRC into force in Solomon Islands in early May 1995. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
With a view to compiling this report, steps were taken in early 1995 by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth, Women, Sports and Recreation to advocate for a full-time officer responsible for children’s affairs within the Ministry of Youth, Women, Sports and Recreation.26 This position was never established and the Ministry itself was dissolved early in 1997.27 In October 1995 a workshop was held in Honiara for Committee members and others considered integral to the reporting process. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Although there was good attendance, momentum for executing the report was not established.
In May 1996 guidelines were sent out to “responsible people” to help them prepare component reports.28 In September 1996 another workshop was to have been held in Honiara to provide additional guidance to members of the NACC involved in reporting; however, this workshop did not eventuate.
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The goal of the Committee was to involve its members in writing portions of this report relevant to their own particular areas of expertise.29 As is often the case in committees, the NACC did not enjoy full participation of its rostered members in this task.30 Some active Committee members, though taking their assignments seriously, found it quite difficult to devote necessary time away from their other duties towards this project. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Several others found that their particular assignments required more research time due to the demands of working with a relatively unfamiliar topic.
Therefore, many months passed and the two-year April 1997 reporting deadline was quite close before any component reports materialized.31 CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 19 46.
Once significant numbers of component reports began to be received in early 1997 it was apparent that not all writers had adequately addressed the guideline questions. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
This occurred either because writers were not aware of either relevant statistics or other information particular to a topic question, or perhaps writers may have felt guideline questions were not relevant to Solomon Islands’ situation.
With the support of the NACC Secretariat, a volunteer editor began working in March 1997 to edit component reports and query various sources for more information relevant to the guideline questions.
This process was neither efficient nor very productive. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
This also resulted in significant editing delays when information was promised, but then delayed or never produced.
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A skeletal first draft was distributed in June 1997 amongst the NACC Committee members for feedback.
Written comments were returned from active members only.
No feedback was received from the inactive majority.
Two working meetings addressed some of the gaps in information in the early sections of the first draft report. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Subsequently, some of the gaps and differences of opinion regarding information in that draft were ameliorated.
The subsequent three drafts, however, have not benefited from similar working group input.32 Omissions in report content combined with weak Committee participation have continued to present difficulties for the final draft of this report. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
For example, without representation from Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) there is no substantial information in the report on the efforts to meet children’s needs through measures implemented by churches.
Many inconsistencies in dates and data continue to be discovered.
Without NACC members’ input, careful reading and revision for inconsistencies, the accuracy of some statements may certainly be called into question. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
With the report’s publication there is, of course, the likelihood that relevant information previously “unavailable” may suddenly surface.
The editor had hoped to obtain more assistance locating such information before the report was finalized.
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Statistics relevant to children have been consistently unavailable from different sectors. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Generally speaking, there has been no emphasis, historically - in many governmental ministries - to take due note of children, with the notable exceptions of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services33 (MHMS) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD).
Non-governmental organizations have also been very weak in terms of internal data collection.
Many organizations do not track numbers of people reached at workshops or talks conducted. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
It is also unusual for youth organizations to keep records of membership, e.g.
Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, church youth groups, etc.
There is no national database for collection of such information despite the existence of the National Youth Congress and the Ministry of Youth, Women and Sports.
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There are few graphs or tables shown in the report section devoted to education, while the section on health has quite a number of tables, graphs and figures. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
In the case of governmental sectors this inconsistency has a great deal to do with the degree to which particular ministries participated in report writing.
Additionally, editorial requests for information have only infrequently been made outside of the Committee membership.34 This has resulted in asking the same people for more information and has meant only limited discovery of information from outside sources. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Reliability of data posed another problematic consideration CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 20 for the reporting process.
In some cases, the raw data may have been accessible; however, time for processing and compiling such data into a relevant format for this report was not available.
Such data urgently needs to be compiled and updated regularly in an effort to establish baseline indicators for subsequent monitoring reports.
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The need to establish and improve mechanisms for collecting statistical data and other information relevant to the status of children in Solomon Islands is paramount.
There may indeed be a need for technical assistance in this area; however, of graver concern is whether there is multisectoral governmental and non-governmental support for collecting such data. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Although the need for broadly based, freely-shared data is necessary for continued monitoring and reporting on the CRC (and this may be cited as reason enough for initiating such processes) a deeper commitment from Government itself must be shown. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
To date efforts to institutionalize mechanisms necessary for monitoring and reporting on the CRC have failed.35 It is unclear how a cross-sectoral database would be supported or maintained amongst current government ministries and other organizations serving on the NACC.
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It is especially desirable that an established reporting mechanism be protected as much as possible from the constraints brought about by struggles to balance budgets and implement austerity measures. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Rather than creating just another competing interest to drain resources from government budgets, such a reporting mechanism must be seen as a programme essential for the continued progress of the country.
Whether this need is meaningfully answered will indicate the presence of commitment to children’s issues of present and future governments.
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The last governmental census was taken in 1986. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The last governmental census was taken in 1986.
The European Union has approved a grant of SI$ 9.8 million to conduct the next census in November 1998 and plans are going ahead.36 However, it is unclear what precisely what information will be collected and at what point information may become available to policy makers, planners or the general public. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Population projections based on an average growth rate of 3.5 per cent calculated from previous censuses estimated the total population at the end of 1997 to be 400,000.
This compares to the 1986 actual census population figure of 285,176.
Such large discrepancies call into question the adequacy of such projections for effectively determining current planning needs. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
The NACC has corresponded with the Statistics Division of the Ministry of Finance requesting that certain types of information could be included in the upcoming census process.
Such information could provide helpful indicators for the status of children in the country.
No official response was received to that query. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
No official response was received to that query.
However, this initiative once again highlights the vital need for the NACC to maintain a proactive orientation in discovering new avenues for collection of data relevant to monitoring the situation of children in Solomon Islands.37 53.
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This could be due to editorial lack of imagination and also to being early on the learning curve for involving children and young people on the NACC.
It is hoped that in the immediate future monitoring reports will lend themselves readily to input from children and young people, especially as children and others now become monitors of improvements or degradations in conditions for Solomon Islands’ children. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
A corresponding recommendation of this report is that a mechanism for monitoring be developed that is protected both from swings of uninformed popular opinion CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 21 and from the constraints of shifting governmental priorities.
Such a mechanism should be a transparent one that accepts and reflects input from many voices, not just adult ones, however well intentioned they may be on behalf of children.
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In order for Solomon Islands’ children to become more involved in expressing their views, their own awareness of the CRC needs to be developed.
There has been a gradual upswing in frequency in disseminating the goals of the Convention.
A systematic and determined effort on the part of the NACC and NGOs like SCFA to reach as many children as possible in their talks and broadcasts is needed. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Data collection in this regard would also be useful to determine numbers of people who have been exposed to the ideas of the CRC.
Helping children and young people in this country understand how the Convention can affect them and their peers personally is of great importance.
Parents and teachers also benefit from more understandable information.
This report or a summary must be disseminated countrywide.
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The print and broadcast media need to continue to develop in their understanding and awareness of the CRC, becoming more active partners with the NACC and others for improved public knowledge of the Convention.
The media are also important monitoring agents for measuring progress toward the goals of the Convention.
In recent years there have been many newspaper and broadcast reports relevant to areas addressed by the CRC. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |
Updated information on the Convention for members of the media, combined with recognition and encouragement by the NACC is needed.
This will emphasize the invaluable service media coverage provides the town-area communities and the nation as a whole whenever attention is focused on news items relevant to the Convention.
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Solomon Islands has shown its willingness to promote the interests of the child and the welfare of women at both the international and regional levels by its agreement to and endorsement of: The Port Vila Declaration on Population and Development, September 1993; The Pacific Region Platform of Action and the Noumea Declaration on Women, 1994; The International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action, 1994; The Suva Declaration on Sustainable Human Development in the Pacific, 1995.
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Solomon Islands has also signed the World Summit Declaration on Children in 1992 and hosted the 23rd South Pacific Forum meetings of Heads of Governments in 1993, which endorsed the need for according priority to Pacific children.
Solomon Islands was also a party to the 33rd South Pacific Conference Resolution on the State of Pacific Children entitled, “First Call For Children - An Agenda for Action”.
CRC/C/51/Add.6 page 22 F. General budgetary allocation measures for child-related activities 58. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_2/1722005174292.pdf | https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=6QkG1d%2FPPRiCAqhKb7yhsie1GkAljn0QeJo3NO7rIujggQSAuiGa1XG1f5VbO4XzDlokRjsZCb6X7%2FqD6I3B1J%2FKWz6ROt0t4XNnciZJEKXlR856A75p7Lnb36x5TpCC | Vanuatu |