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State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:RejectedContents:Repeal provisions criminalizing homosexuality, with the aim of fully respecting the principles of equality and non-discrimination. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The CRC expressed concern about the lack of awareness of domestic and cross-border child trafficking for sexual exploitation. It recommended expanding efforts to provide specialized training in combating trafficking in children and strengthening awareness-raising programmes. It also recommended ensuring the protection of, and support services for, children who have been victims of trafficking. [Para 30] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Burkina FasoBurkina FasoRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Pursue its efforts in the area of child and maternal mortality to reach a significant decrease of mother, new-born and children deaths.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 74) The State continues to implement Section 19 of the Public Health Act. No. 1 of 2009 which obligates every pregnant woman to immunize against tetanus and any other infectious diseases. The Act also requires every parent or guardian to ensure that her/his child born in Tanzania Mainland is immunized.
Para 75) ... On 15th May 2014, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania inaugurated the Maternal Strategic Plan 2014/2020 aiming at reducing maternal mortality. Other State efforts include building 9,997 health facilities in every Ward and opening 64 cervical cancer diagnosis centres in 16 Regions in Tanzania Mainland and 2 in Tanzania Zanzibar. Equipment was purchased for the centers and 213 health personnel were trained on their use. Awareness raising campaigns have been held to encourage women to deliver in hospitals, as a result the number of women giving birth in hospitals has increased from 56.6% in 2013 to 68.3% in 2014.
Para 76) In Tanzania Zanzibar, post-natal care guidelines were produced in 2013 and Guidelines on sexual reproductive health in 2014. Further, Kangaroo Mother Care Units have been established to care for premature babies and the immunization program of children under the age of 5 years has been extended
UN Compilation:
Para 53) According to information before the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, there has been limited progress in reducing the maternal mortality rate. UNCT stated that the major causes of maternal mortality were preventable and attributable to the poor quality of health services, including the unavailability of skilled providers and essential equipment, as well as geographical inaccessibility. It noted the development of a road map for 2016-2020 to accelerate the reduction of preventable maternal, newborn and child mortality and to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health ...
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 76) CRR stated that at the 2011 review, Tanzania had supported recommendations to significantly reduce the maternal mortality rate, but remained far from achieving the maternal mortality ratio of 193 deaths per 100 000 live births set by the Millennium Development Goals. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:JS7 indicated that Section 47 of the 2008 HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act criminalized intentional transmission of HIV/AIDS and recommended that Tanzania facilitate discussions with a view to clarifying and limiting what will be captured by the law. [Para 53] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:Elderly women with red eyes are being killed on belief of having engaged in witchcraft notably in the North-western Regions. The Government is undertaking sensitization and awareness campaigns to communities where such incidences occur and the public at large. [Para 65] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:UNCT indicated that survivors of sexual abuse and violence struggled to secure justice and social support. The vast majority of police, prosecutors and magistrates were not trained to meet the needs of survivors. Stigma and community pressure often dissuaded families from lodging cases, with the community handling the case outside the justice system. This often leads to impunity for perpetrators. [Para 44] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:JS2 reported on the incidence of sexual abuse of children in Zanzibar, in both rural and urban areas and affecting both girls and boys. Child victims were stigmatized and adults usually preferred to solve the problem informally instead of officially reporting sexual abuses. JS2 reported on the number of cases dropped by police and the specific difficulties faced by children with disabilities in courts. JS2 made a series of recommendations including the development a comprehensive child protection system by 2013 that ensures access to justice for child victims. [Para 27] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:Recommended implementing measures to ensure equal access of girls and women to all levels of education, retain girls in school and strengthen the implementation of re-entry policies so that girls can return to school after giving birth. It also encouraged Tanzania to take steps to overcome traditional attitudes that in some areas constitute obstacles to the education of girls and women. [Para 63; CEDAW] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Marital rape
- Sexual violence
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:RejectedContents:Step up its efforts to protect women and girls from sexual violence in marriageExplanationThe recommendation enjoys our support in part in relation to protection of women and girls from sexual violence. The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania prohibits discrimination on the basis of among other things sex and gender. The Penal Code Cap 16 of the laws and the Sexual Offences Special Provisions Act criminalize various forms of gender and sexual based violence, including rape, sexual assault and harassment, sex work and trafficking. The issue of sexual violence is a matter of concern for the Government as well as other actors. A number of measures including both legal and social campaigns have been taken by the Government in order to address this scourge. However, the concept of marital rape does not enjoy our support. In our case it should always be addressed in the backdrop of competing needs for ensuring the sustenance of marriage institution at the same time with the need to criminalize rape in all its forms. The current legislation recognizes statutory rape for separated couples and girls less than eighteen years of age. With the diverse opinions and issues on the subject, the question of introducing marital rape for married couples, being an alien concept in the country, requires a deeper and wider debate.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 42) ... In Tanzania Mainland Section 130 of The Penal Code [Cap 16 RE 2002] criminalizes rape and in Tanzania Zanzibar Section 125(1) of the Penal Act No. 6 of 2004 criminalizes rape.
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State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen efforts to fulfil its obligations under the CEDAW, including by adopting and implementing legislation prohibiting female genital mutilation.ImplementationNational Report:
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
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:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Repeal or amend laws discriminating against LGBTI persons, including Section 154 of the Penal Code that criminalises consensual same-sex acts among adults.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:GeorgiaGeorgiaRegional groupEEGIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts aimed at the implementation of the National Plan of Action on Violence against Women and Children, including elimination of the gender-based violence. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IndiaIndiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Take adequate measures to increase the information and communications technology-related infrastructure to advance the quality of education, in particular for the women and girls. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:South AfricaSouth AfricaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to strengthen measures in combating violence against women and girls, and fully implement the National Action Plan to end violence against women and children. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:TogoTogoRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Adolescent pregnancy
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Take the necessary measures to ensure that pregnant girls have access to education without discrimination, in accordance with national and international human rights obligations. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Early marriage
- Forced marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Amend the Law of Marriage Act from 1971 to set the minimum age of marriage to 18, for both boys and girls. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NamibiaNamibiaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to take active measures to eliminate gender gaps in human development and gender-based inequalities in reproductive health, empowerment and economic activity. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:TurkeyTurkeyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOICIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take the necessary steps to ensure that all children exposed to sexual exploitation receive protection and assistance. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PolandPolandRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Early marriage
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Forced marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:RejectedContents:Amend the Law of Marriage Act of 1971 and increase the minimum marital age for girls, as well as prevent child, early and forced marriage.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:UgandaUgandaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:RejectedContents:Ensure amendment of the relevant laws to adequately address issues of domestic violence and spousal abuse and to ensure prosecution of all alleged perpetrators. -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:At its sixtieth session, the CEDAW decided that the legal framework of the United Republic of Tanzania, which treated widows and widowers differently in terms of ownership, acquisition, management, administration, enjoyment and disposition of property, was discriminatory and thereby amounted to a violation of the authors' rights under articles 2 (c), 2 (f), 5 (a), 13 (b), 15 (1), 15 (2), 16 (1)(c) and 16 (1)(h) of CEDAW, read in the light of the Committee's general recommendations Nos. 21, 28 and 29. It held, inter alia, that the State should ensure that all discriminatory customary laws limiting women's equal inheritance rights are repealed or amended and brought into full compliance with CEDAW. [Para 15] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:Achievements in this area include; the increase of women judges in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Currently, there are 5 women judges out of 15 in the Court of Appeal, 26 women Judges out of 61 Judges of the High Court and 2 women Judges out of 7 in the High Court of Zanzibar. This trend features also in other decision making positions. For the first time, a female Speaker has been elected by the National Assembly. The Ministry of Community Development Gender and Children is carrying out a Gender Parity strategy which is aimed at increasing the number of women in public leadership positions. [Para 18] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Marital rape
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"HR Committee recommended taking all necessary measures to effectively combat violence against women, and in particular, define and criminalize domestic violence, including marital rape; ... CEDAW called on Tanzania to ensure that violence against women and girls, including domestic violence, marital rape and all forms of sexual abuse, constitute a criminal offence ...[Paras 29-30]" -
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:Reference AddressedContents:CHRAGG and HelpAge referred to the killing of older women ascribed to witchcraft related beliefs ... CHRAGG recommended that Tanzania increase efforts to protect vulnerable women and address the issue with dynamism in areas where these killings were rampant ... [Para 14] -
State Under Review:TanzaniaTanzaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PolandPolandRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Polygamy
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:RejectedContents:Put in place a comprehensive strategy, including legislative measures to eliminate practices and stereotypes that discriminate women, such as polygamy and the bride priceImplementationNational Report:
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.