VII. Decision of the Committee 87. In light of the foregoing analysis, the Committee finds the Respondent State in violation of its obligations under Article 5(1) and (2) on the right to life survival and development of the child; Article 3 and 13 of the Charter on the right to nondiscrimination including non-discrimination on the basis of disability, Article 11 on the right to education; and Article 16 on freedom from torture and abuse. The Committee, therefore, recommends for the Respondent State to: - - - - - - - Undertake a comprehensive mapping of the status of witchcraft accusation to identify the areas it is prevalent and assess the vulnerabilities of children focusing on the in the States identified in this Communication; Ensure the explicit prohibition of the practice of accusation of witchcraft against children by law across all States of the Federation, and harmonize existing legal frameworks accordingly; Strengthen the capacity of law enforcement and members of the judiciary through targeted training on the impact of witchcraft accusation on children and the gravity of the violence caused on children’s rights; Establish specialized monitoring and response units mandated to receive complaints, investigate cases, and support the prosecution of offences related to witchcraft accusations, and ensure that such units are adequately resourced; Undertake thorough investigation and prosecution of cases of abuse in relation to witchcraft accusation with sanctions appropriate to deter the practice and address impunity; Conduct extensive and continuous awareness raising efforts to address practice of witchcraft accusation and engage community, traditional and religious leaders in eliminating violence against children accused witchcraft; Provide comprehensive support services to affected children, including physical protection, medical care, and psychosocial support, and establish effective referral and reporting mechanisms to ensure access to such services, including access to education. 88. With a view to ensure implementation of these decisions, the Committee recommends that the Respondent State: - Develops a time-bound national action plan to implement these recommendations; - Disseminates this decision and the corresponding action plan to all concerned ministers, offices, and State authorities within the Federation; - Designates a national coordination mechanism, including focal points or task force, to monitor implementation and report on progress to the Committee; 26