FROM BONDAGE TO FREEDOM 41 Nevertheless, the fact that Convention makes provisions for laws to be enacted in the ‘best interests’ of the child, it takes into account the special needs of a child. Enforcement of the obligations set out in the CRC is mainly conducted through a reporting mechanism, similar to that for CEDAW. The State Parties report to the Monitoring Committee on the Rights of the Child. The Children’s Convention broadens the possible scope of international cooperation on this Convention. The specialized agencies, particularly the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other United Nations organizations, may be represented at the consideration of the implementation of provisions of the children’s convention that fall within these organisation’s mandates or they may submit reports on such implementation. The relevant provisions of the convention are: • In all actions concerning children, the best interests of child shall be primary considerations. (Article 3) • Every child has a right to life. (Article 6) • Every child has a right to name and nationality. (Article 7) • Ensure that no child is separated from his or her parents against their will except in cases where it is determined that separation is necessary for the ‘best interests’ of the child. (Article 9) • Take measures to combat the illicit transfer and non-return of children abroad. (Article 11) • Legal protection from arbitrary or unlawful interference with privacy, family home or correspondence and unlawful attacks on honour or reputation.(Article 16) • Protection against physical or mental violence, injury, abuse, neglect or negligent maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse.(Article 19) • No child is to be deprived of his or her right to health. (Article 24) • Every child has the right to education.(Article 28) • Every child has the right to rest and leisure, engage in play and recreational activities.(Article 31)