A/HRC/4/104 page 10 community leaders should work to overcome the negative influences of harmful traditions and customs on girls.33 It has also focused on the gaps in the protection accorded to boys, expressing concern about the lack of provisions relating to protection against sexual abuse34 and the growing number of boys dropping out of schools.35 22. At its forty-third session (2006), the Committee adopted general comment No. 9 on the rights of children with disabilities, stressing that girls with disabilities are more vulnerable to discrimination. The general comment urges States parties to take all measures to ensure their protection, access to services and inclusion in society. 23. At its day of general discussion in September 2006 on the right of the child to be heard, the Committee urged States parties to pay special attention to the rights of the girl child in order to combat sexist stereotypes and patriarchal values which undermine and place severe limitations on the enjoyment of the rights set forth in article 12. In 2005, in the context of discussions on children without parental care, the Committee noted that girls without parental care are more vulnerable to violations of their rights, including sexual exploitation, child marriage and lack of access to education. It was also emphasized that there is often a gender imbalance in care institutions and that both girls and boys need role models of both sexes. The Committee recommended that States parties and other stakeholders ensure that a gender perspective is included in all approaches to care.36 24. The Committee was represented by one of its members in an expert group meeting on “The elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child” organized by the Division for the Advancement of Women and UNICEF in Florence in 2006. Committee members also actively participated in the consultation process of the United Nations Study on Violence against Children. F. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families 25. The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, at its fourth and fifth sessions (2006), adopted concluding observations on two States parties’ reports. On the first report, it, inter alia, regretted the lack of information on measures taken by the State party to combat trafficking in women and recommended that it take 33 Recommendations from the day of general discussion on “The girl child” (1995). See CRC/C/18. 34 Uganda (CRC/C/UGA/CO/2) (2006), Mauritius (CRC/C/15/Add.64) (1996), Greece (CRC/C/15/Add.170) (2002). 35 Saint Lucia (CRC/C/15/Add.258) (2005). 36 See CRC/C/153, para. 672.