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State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Early marriage
- Forced marriage
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Take urgent steps to amend legislation to outlaw all forms of child marriage, safeguards women’s rights to sexual and reproductive health and end violence against women and children. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SwedenSwedenRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:RejectedContents:Commit itself to the protection of the rights of all persons regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity in anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation and bodiesImplementationStakeholder Summary:
Para 55) LGBT Voice stated that during the 2011 review, Tanzania had not expressed support for recommendations to repeal the criminal provisions in relation to sexual orientation and to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. As a consequence of the criminalization of homosexual conduct, the police harass and demean LGBT persons with impunity.
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State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PhilippinesPhilippinesRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Consider ratifying the CRC ... -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Costa RicaCosta RicaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Harmonize national policies with the CEDAW, principally with regard to the elimination of female genital mutilation. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:JapanJapanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to implement measures to promote women's participation in society. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:CanadaCanadaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Early marriage
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:RejectedContents:Prevent and bring to justice those responsible for the practice of child early and forced marriage by amending the 1971 Law of Marriage Act to set the minimum age of marriage at 18 for both boys and girls without exception and make it consistent with the 2009 Law of the Child Act, which defines a child as anyone under 18.ExplanationCurrently, there is a case at the Court of Appeal challenging the age of marriage in the Law of Marriage Act, 1971. The State is awaiting the Court of Appeal decision before addressing all matters and initiatives relating to the age of marriage. The State does not sanction forced marriages.
The State wishes to clarify that the minimum age for voting is 18 years for both genders without preference as prescribed by Article 5 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
- Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
- Violence on the basis of gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:RejectedContents:Combat impunity for crimes committed against sexual minorities, ensure that their right to assembly and association is upheld and ensure the right to equal treatment in accessing health services and justice. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:UNCT also stated that compared to men, women were more than twice as likely to test positive for HIV. The United Republic of Tanzania should therefore ensure that national strategies address the rights and needs of girls and women in the context of HIV. [Para 57] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:CanadaCanadaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Implement a comprehensive legal and policy framework to end practices which are discriminatory and lead to violence against women and girls, including witchcraft killings, rape, domestic violence and practices related to customary ownership and inheritance of land.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 35) The Proposed Constitution considers women rights and provides women with equal rights as men on inheritance, succession and land issues. The State will embark on amendment of the to laws to enhance equality between men, women and children in succession, inheritance and land issues when the Proposed Constitution is adopted.
Para 36) Currently, the Land Act No. 4 of 1999, the Village Land Act No. 5 of 1999 provide women with the right to own land and participate on equal basis with men, in land decision making bodies. In Tanzania Zanzibar, the Land Tenure Act No. 12 of 1992 provides for similar provisions while the Land Tribunal Act No. 7 of 1994 establishes the Land Tribunal which enforces the provisions of the Land Tenure Act, thereby guaranteeing equality of men and women in land ownership and use. There is also a Registered Land Act No. 10 of 1990 which provides for the appointment of a Land Registrar. It is also worth to state that the current Land Registrar is a woman.
Para 43) Section 169A of The Penal Code [Cap 16 RE 2002] criminalizes Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) of girls under the age of 18 years in Tanzania Mainland. Also, the National Plan of Action for Prevention and Eradication of FGM 2001-2015 is designated for review in 2016 while the National Plan of Action to Accelerate the Eradication of FGM and Other Harmful Traditional Practices and the National Human Rights Action Plan 2013-2017 are operational. Further, the National Policy on Childhood Care and Development which addressed FGM is at the validation and approval stages.
Para 44) FGM cases are being successfully prosecuted in the criminal justice system as a result of awareness raising and capacity building. Programmes for alternative sources of income for those who perform FGM as means of livelihood have been devised and the State in collaboration with CSO's continues the implementation of the 'Stop Female Genital Mutilation' campaign which is changing people's attitudes towards FGM
Para 45) All killings are criminalized under Section 196 of the Penal Code [Cap 16 Re 2002] as murder. The State is in the process of reviewing the Witchcraft Act Cap, 18 and the Traditional and Alternative Medicines Act, No. 23 of 2012 with a view of using the legislation to combat witchcraft and witchcraft killings. The State also continues to register traditional healers and places parameters to their activities. Further, the NHRAP promotes rights of the elderly by addressing issues of witchcraft associated killings. The National Aging policy of 2003 is being reviewed and a Bill is being prepared to protect the elderly. Further, 17 safe homes for elderly persons have been established to support survivors of witchcraft killings
UN Compilation:
Para 22) UNCT stated that, in its efforts to address harmful cultural and traditional customs and practices, such as female genital mutilation, polygamy and the bride price, the United Republic of Tanzania had continued to strengthen the implementation of the Zanzibar Penal Act (2004) and the Penal Code (applicable on the mainland), both of which criminalized female genital mutilation. The State had also carried out public awareness-raising campaigns and media programmes in an effort to eliminate female genital mutilation. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:The Government is in need of capacity building in the following areas; Human rights experts for enhancing human rights education, Gender based violence … [Para 84] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:HR Committee recommended taking all necessary measures to combat trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation of women and children, ensure the effective implementation of its anti-trafficking legislation, and adopt a national action plan on trafficking. [Para 33] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:JS3 recommended that Tanzania take measures to protect women against harmful practices, including shelters providing psychosocial services for survivors of gender based violence. [Para 24] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Decriminalize consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex.ExplanationNoted. The recommendations contain matters pertaining to same sex relations which is against our laws, traditions and beliefs. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BulgariaBulgariaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Take further steps to effectively address discrimination and violence against persons, including children, with albinism. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:CubaCubaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue actions to combat violence against women and to reduce gender gaps. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:JapanJapanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Take additional steps to ensure women’s rights in matters of inheritance, succession and land rights. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BelgiumBelgiumRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Early marriage
- Forced marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Revise the Law of Marriage Act of 1971 to establish the minimum age of marriage at 18 years for both girls and boys, with a view to end child, early and forced marriages. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MalaysiaMalaysiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Increase cooperation with the relevant United Nations bodies and other international organizations in the efforts to reduce the incidence of maternal and infant mortality and increase women's access to health care facilities. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:HIV/AIDS-related discrimination remained institutionalized in the workplace in both the public and private spheres. [Para 53; UNCT] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to exert concrete efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against women and children. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ArgentinaArgentinaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Early marriage
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Forced marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:RejectedContents:Adopt necessary measures to end the practice of forced and early marriage.ExplanationRejected pending outcome of the Court of Appeal decision on the matter. The State does not sanction forced marriage. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:TurkeyTurkeyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOICIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Accelerate efforts regarding birth registration, while ensuring the free issuance of birth certificates to all children.ExplanationThe State began the under 5 birth registration in 2013 with support from UNICEF. The program is being implemented in the Regions of Mbeya and Mwanza and will soon extend to the Region of Iringa with the objective of covering the whole country. The State shall continue to expand the program based on its resources and financial capacity. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ChileChileRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:RejectedContents:Take urgent steps to amend the penal code and eliminate the criminalization of consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The CRC expressed concern about the physical and sexual violence against children, including the sexual exploitation of girls. It recommended that the United Republic of Tanzania: take measures to ensure that all children at risk of sexual exploitation are provided with assistance and protection; strengthen the promotion of zero tolerance of violence against children in schools; ensure that victims have access to child-protection centres; develop adequate systems of investigation and promptly prosecute alleged perpetrators in all cases of sexual violence and abuse of children; and provide all victims with reintegration and recovery services. [Para 27] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Early marriage
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Forced marriage
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:Particular attention should be drawn to the widespread marginalization of girl children in different spheres of life, including education, and the total exclusion caused for many by early and forced marriage. [Para 23; UNCT]