To complement the ratifying of the international instruments on the rights of the children, in 1992 the government drew a National Plan of Action for Children. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to implement it because of the current economic crisis. Government has also made great strides in providing education for girls, but again budget cuts and the continuing lack of adequate attention to AIDS prevention are eroding its capacity to address children’s needs in these areas. NGOs role has also been very important. They have either directly or indirectly been involved in general work and campaign activities, including awareness.