155. 坦桑尼亚联合共和国将继续与人权事务高级专员办事处、联合国机构、发 展伙伴、金融机构、国际组织、地方和国际非政府组织互动协作，寻求人权和民 族权问题方面的技术援助和能力建设支持，以实现在促进和保护人权方面的关键 国家优先事项。
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1 Note that the URTratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child on 1st June 1991 and the Rome Statute on 20th August 2002.
2 Legislation enacted and amended in Tanzania Mainland is attached as Annexture-1 and legislation enacted amended in Zanzibar is attached as Annexture-2.
3 Section 44 of Cap. 21.
4 Section 1 of the Schedule to Cap. 21.
5 Section 6A (2) of Cap. 258.
6 The Penal Code, Cap. 16 was amended by the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act No 2 of 2016 whereby Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) of a person above 18 years is prosecuted as an offence of grievous bodily harm and The Evidence Act, Cap. 6 was amended to require a child of a tender age to testify without making an oath or affirmation but before giving such evidence.
7 Section 151 of the Criminal Procedure Act, No. 7 of 2018 through Misc. Amendment Act, No. 1 of 2021.
8 A chart depicting increase in the budget allocation for the CHRAGG is attached as Annexture-3.
9 Article 130 (2) of the Constitution of the URT, 1977 provides that the CHRAGG shall be an autonomous department and shall not be bound to comply with directive or orders of any person or any department of government, or any opinion of any political party or of any public or private sector institution.
10 Section 14 (1) stipulates that except as provided by the Constitution, the Commission shall be an independent department and the Commissioners shall not, in the performance of their functions, be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.
11 CHRAGG headquarters is in Dodoma and branch offices are in Zanzibar, Mwanza, Lindi and Dar es salaam.
12 Complaints can be raised under Section 40 of the National Election Act, Cap. 343 and Section 42(8) of the Local Government Election Act, Cap. 292. Candidates who were aggrieved by the decision of the Returning Officer were allowed to lodge appeals to the Commission for redress.
13 Section 57 of Cap, 343.
14 The early voting system considers segments of the society which would be otherwise unable to vote on the designated day such as the police and persons involved in the voting process itself.
15 This was done through the Establishment of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission Office Act, No.1 of 2017.
16 Achievements of the NHRAP include mainstreaming the NHRAP into Action Plans of all MDAs, LGAs, CSOs and Trade Unions. The NHRAP enhanced human rights knowledge to the public through human rights education and training whereby 2,249 people including public servants and representative of CSOs were trained on human rights approaches. Public servants trained were from MDAs, LGAs, the Judiciary-Magistrates, secondary school teachers and tutors. 19,230 copies of the NHRAP were disseminated to the general public and the NHRAP led to incorporation of human right education in primary and secondary school curriculum and established 254 Human Rights Clubs in secondary schools.
17 The EU supported aspects of Business and Human Rights and Prisons Visits.
18 These included SOMO and Dignity.
19 The module is being taught in all police courses including basic recruitment, leadership, on-job training, and other special training sessions.
20 This was funded by the Government, the Red Cross and Cornel University.
21 The relief aid included 22 tons of rice, 200 tons of maize and 16 tons of drugs.
22 These are MINUSCA, MONUSCO, UNAMID, UNFIL, UNISFA and UNMISS.
23 These include UN Missions in Darfur, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Seychelles and Liberia.
24 The Government has also been reviewing the Women and Gender Development Policy (2000), the National Ageing Policy (2003), the Nation Cultural Policy (1997), the National Sports Policy (1995), the Youth Development Policy (1996) and the National Investment Policy (1996) which will be aligned with the SDGs.
25 Tanzania also began preparing the National Adaptation Plan which intends to achieve SDG.13 on climate change.
26 SDG.1 (No poverty), SDG.2 (Zero hunger), SDG.3 (good health and wellbeing), SDG.4 (quality education) and SDG.13 (climate change).
27 This will improve natural resource management and livelihoods of lake Nyasa community through sustainable land management systems.
28 This activity was supported by UNICEF, UN WOMEN, UNFPA, TCRF and WILDAF.
29 The Government launched National Campaigns in 2019 to create awareness on women and children protection namely “Twende Pamoja”, “Ukatili Tanzania Sasa Basi” and ‘‘Kampeni ya Kutokomeza Mimba na Ndoa za Utotoni.’’
30 These programs are Funded by the Government. UN Agencies and C SO’s.
31 These activities are supported by UN Agencies and UNICEF.
32 These activities were supported by UNICEF, UN WOMEN and UNFPA.
33 This activity was funded by UNICEF.
34 These activities were funded by the Government and Help Age International.
35 The Committee on Anti-Human Trafficking has been established where Police Personnel are trained on handling human trafficking issues, sensitization on human trafficking in school clubs and mass media. Focal person at the National level work with INTERPOL to coordinate the investigation of all matters on trafficking of human being.
36 Regions of Arusha (1), Dar es Salaam (1), Mwanza (1), Kigoma (1), and Mara (2.).
37 This activity has been supported by Action Aid.
38 The involvements of women in road works in Tanzania play a great role in achieving a coherent vision for economic development and poverty alleviation as well as to; increase gender balance in women participation and contribution in the Construction Industry, increase income and reduce family dependency; and honour the Beijing Protocol.
39 The Director General of the Tanzania Meteorological Authority is woman and permanent representative of the URT to the United Nation’s World Meteorological Organisation. The Meteorological Management also has a Gender Committee which advises management on gender issues.
40 Statistics on Women Economic Empowerment is attached as Annexture-4.
41 This is under the Prime Minister’s Office.
42 A total of 3,306,274,000TZS was disbursed to 915 youth economic groups consisting of 2,203 young male and 1,808 young female. Through this program 100 adolescent girls in Kaliua and Uyui Districts in Tabora Region have been facilitating to establish economic groups. Currently there are 10 groups already established and each group has received 2,000,000 TZS as a start-up capital. In addition to that, with young mother’s program the project will be replicated in other districts in Tabora Region which have high teenage pregnancy prevalence.
43 These activities were funded by ILO and Japan Tobacco International.
44 It is being reviewed with the intention of developing a subsequent Action Plan.
45 Section 5.
46 Through prescribed Form No. ccc 10 made under Order 21 rule 11 of the Civil Procedure Code, Cap. 33.
47 Under sections 78(4), 80(3) and 83(3), of the Employment and Labour Relations Act which creates criminal offences for contravening with the specified provisions.
48 This was Supported by UNFPA and the Government Budget Fund.
49 Section 61(3)(b).
50 Schedule 1(1)(g).
51 Section 5(6)(g).
52 Sect. 88 (1)–(5) of the Employment Act No. 11/2005.
53 Sect. 101 (1) and (2) of Public Service Act No.2/2011 on access of the services in the buildings to the persons with disability.
54 Sect 134 (1) and (2) and 135 of the Evidence Act no.9/2016.
55 The Police Force has formed a Multi-Agency Task Force which is composed of prosecutors and investigators in order to fast track investigation of cases. In combating incidences against persons with albinisms police use both proactive and reactive measures. The trial of these cases is prioritised through special sessions and completed within few days from commencement of hearing.
56 H.E Ambassador Dr. Abdallah Possi serving in Germany is a PWA and his brother Dr. Ally Possi also a PWA is a Deputy Permanent Secretary. There are affirmative measures for PWAs to become Members of the Parliament through the special seats window and PWAs serve as Directors, constitute Boards of Trustees and the National Council of Persons with Disabilities.
57 During her visit, the Government facilitated a number of meetings at the level of Ministers, Speaker of the Parliament and other senior Government officials. The facilitation of her visit is a clear testimony of the commitment of Tanzania commitment to cooperating with the special mechanisms in the promotion and protection of human rights, specifically the rights of PWAs.
58 These include agriculture and small-scale industries such as shoe making industry, soap industry, handicraft industry and furniture making industry in prison areas. Also participating in spiritual services, playing games and sports particularly playing football and draft.
59 The Correctional Centres are at Kinumoshi, Hanyegwa Mchana, Kengeja, Tungamaa) and the Children Facility is at Hanyegwa Mchana.
60 In 2020 during Legal Aid Week 529,079 women and 412,436 children were educated on various laws including land laws, GBV, matters of inheritance and succession. Thus a total of 941,315 beneficiaries.
61 1. The Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs (MOCLA) signed an MOU with the Prisons on Access to Legal Aid Guidelines which has led to establishment of legal aid desks in prisons, training of 18 prison officers as Focal Persons providing legal aid, installation of 18 video conference facilities in the prisons thus enable trials and appeals to proceed. The MOCLA also trained 160 Police Officers in 14 Regions on provisions of legal aid services to women and children in detention places.
62 Legal Aid is in the form of legal representation, drafting of legal documents and capacity building.
63 Vide G.N No.48 of 2018.
64 Vide G.N No 49 of 2018.
65 Vide G.N No.50 of 2018.
66 Vide the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, No. 4 of 2019.
67 Via the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) (No.3) Act No. 8 of 2018.
68 The objective is to obtain fair resolution of disputes by an impartial arbitral tribunal without undue delay or incurring of unreasonable expense and Regulations to guide the process have been developed.
69 This is coordinated by the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs.
70 This was through enactment of Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act, No. 3 of 2016.
71 The strategy has been established to align relevant policies, laws and practices with the national, regional and international standards and norms with respect to child justice in Tanzania. It also seeks to guide and coordinate policy and legal and procedural reforms deemed necessary from a “system-point-of-view” in order to improve child justice. It aims to sustain the momentum of the progressive reforms achieved during the implementation of the First Child Justice Strategy 2013-2017; and to continue to create a more fair and effective child justice system in Tanzania.
72 The Judiciary provides a child-friendly environment in all Court buildings as old Court buildings were renovated and painted with drawings. 40 New Modern Court buildings were constructed between 2016 and 2020 and have also considered a friendly environment for children.1,019 Judicial officers, Prosecutors, Police Officers and Social welfare officers have been trained from 2017 to 2020 on how to handle juvenile cases. Juvenile Courts are also having Magistrates knowledegable of the Rules and Procedures applicable in Juvenile Courts.
73 Mwanza and Dar es Salaam.
74 The use of video conferences has expedited trial of cases, increased efficiency, transparency, saved time and costs to litigants and enhanced access to justice.
75 This was through support of the World Bank.
76 A graph with statistics on legal aid in Zanzibar is attached as Annexture-5.
77 The establishment of Children’s Court at North Unguja-2017.
78 These include GN.No.133/2018 with the Electronic and Postal Communications (Online Content) Regulations, (GN.No.538) published on 17/7/2020. The Government also amended the Electronic and Postal Communications (Radio and Television Broadcasting Content) Regulations (GN. No. 134) of 2018.
79 Established by section 17(1) of The Land Act, Cap 113.
80 Practical Guidelines to improve and strengthen the application of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms at Ward Tribunal and Village Land Council were prepared and the initiatives to review the system on legal and institutional challenges to enhance accessibility are underway.
81 NBS This is Tanzania 2020.
82 The programme aims at among other things increasing access to education particularly for girls and women.
83 There are ongoing joint education reviews to rate progress and provide recommendations on improvements in the education sector. Community schools are also being built in Pemba. The Education Policy of 2016 is being reviewed. The Zanzibar Education Development Plan (II) is being harmonized with other plans.
84 In Ndagoni, Pemba.
85 In Patandi area – Arusha Region.
86 Statistics on Education concerning Persons with Disability is Attached as Annexture-6.
87 This is compared with no programs for children with disabilities in 2016.
88 The Government is also conducting an advocacy strategy to “lift carrying of waters from the woman head.”
89 The Rural Water Agency (RUWASA) is responsible for Construction of Water projects and provision of Water Supply and sanitation in rural areas in collaboration with the Community Based Water Supply and Sanitation Organization CBWSOs. The Water Utilities and Regulatory Authority (EWURA) monitor and regulating the Water Supply and Sanitation services. The Basins Water Boards which is responsible for Management of Water Resources to ensure the sustainability of Water Supply through protection of Water resources.
90 The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries initiative.
91 68,000 water metres were installed which is 30% of the desired coverage. Also 9 new water wells were constructed and 22 old wells maintained. There was also construction of 2 huge water tanks, a 2 million litre tank and a 1 million litre tank.The 2 million litre tank is located in Saateni area and the 1 million litre tank is in Mnara wa Mbao area.
92 Mwanza, Dar es salaam, Arusha and Iringa.
93 These aim at providing positive parenting education to parents/guardians and establishment of parenting Groups to protect children. The activity is financed by Government and UNICEF.
94 Related activities include curtailing land disputes; regularization of urban unplanned settlements through issuing land titles; strengthening security of tenure for sustainable land use to ensure that land is being utilised to promote rapid social and economic development.
95 The nominal figure in TZS and figures on health budget allocation are attached as Annexture-7.
96 2020-Tanzania in Figures by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children.
97 Construction of Referral eight (8) Hospitals in the Regions of Njombe, Geita, Simiyu, Songwe, Katavi, Kwangwa, Chato and Ligula.
98 Rehabilitation of 23 Regional Referral Hospitals such as Mount Meru, Dodoma, Temeke, Ilala, Mwananyamala, Iringa, Kagera, Mawenzi, Sokoine, Ligula, Bombo, Manyara, Mara, Maweni, Mbeya, Sekou Toure, Shinyanga, Singida, Songea, sumbawanga, Tabora, Temeke and Tumbi.
99 There has been an increase in availability of medicine and facilities as Bugando Zonal Referral Hospital which was equipped with brachy therapy, renal dialysis, CT – Scan, KCMC Referral Hospital equipped with MRI and CT Scan with 128 slice, free distribution of 47,382,746 mosquito nets countrywide, distribution of 586,420 litres of pesticides countrywide for Malaria Vector Control which is locally produced in the URT.
100 There has also been construction of emergency building (EMD) at Tabora Referral Hospital (Kitete), Rukwa, Mara, Mbeya, Iringa, Kilimanjaro (Mawenzi), Ruvuma and Tanga (Bombo)Connection of Telemedicine system to four referral hospitals such as Amana, Mbeya, Muhimbili and Ocean Road Cancer Institute.
101 This is beyond the WHO target of 1:10,000 population.
102 These accomplishments were facilitated by policy and administrative measures such as the development of the Training Master Plan of 2016-2020, development of Quality Improvement Plan, the revised Human Resource Development Plan 2019/20-2020/24, development of the Zanzibar Digital Health Strategy and its implementation plan of 2020-2024. Amendment to the Zanizbar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act No. 3 of 2017, enactment of the Mnazi Moja Hospital Act. No. 3 of 2016 which makes the hospital autonomous in providing services and establishment of the Community Health Strategy of 2020-2025.
103 This is due to an increase in number of women attending at least one Anti Natal Clinic (ANC) from 86% in 2016 to 92% in 2019 as a result of facility delivery which has increased from 62% in 2016 to 65.8% in 2019, establishment of a Maternal Prenatal Death Review Committee, review of Standard Operation Procedures related to (RMNCAH) and establishment of Basic Emergency Obstructive Care (BEOC) and Basic Emergency Obstructive Comprehensive Care (BECMOC). There has also been improvement of integrated management of new born and childhood services and increase of public facilities which provide RMNCAH services. This initiative is supported by UNICEF, ADB and USAID.
104 These achievements were also facilitated by the construction of a maternal and health care centres and District Hospitals including a peadiatric centre at Kivunge Hospital with 140 bed capacity contributing to improvement of maternal and child health services in the Northern Region of Unguja. Policy guidelines and strategic communications have been developed and reviewed to accomplish this including development of the Quality Assurance Strategic Plan in 2020, review and development of the Human Resource Development Plan 2019/20-2024/25, Development of Required Staffing 2020/21-2024/25, reviewed Community Health Strategy of 2019-2024 and development of Zanzibar Digital Health Strategy of 2020-2025.
105 These include supervising integrity of the staff entrusted with collection of revenue, strengthening of tax laws, improved ICT systems including Electronic Fiscal Device Management System (EFDMS), widening the taxpayers base, reducing tax exemptions and preventing tax evasion loopholes.
106 The non-tax revenue increased from TZS 688.7 in 2014/2015 to TZS 2.4 trillion in 2018/2019. The revenue in Local Government increased from TZS 402.66 billion in 2015/2016 to TZS 661 billion in 2018/2019. This has led to increase in internal revenue from TZS 11.0 trillion in 2014/2015 to TZS 18.5 trillion in 2018/2019.
107 These laws include, the Value Added Tax Act No 4/1998, the Petroleum Lev Amendment of tax laws aiming to curb tax evasion (the value Added Tax Act no 4/1998, The petroleum levy Act no 1/1995 Hotel Levy Act no. 1/1995, Port service Act, Stamp Duty Act no 7/2017, public Finance Management Act No 12/2016.
108 These activities have been supported by the Government, the African Development Bank (ADB), the IMF and NORAD.
109 These are being implemented by the Vice President’s Office (Environment).
110 This project aims to reduce and slow down the use of emission from deforestation and forest degradation.
111 This Activity is funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF).
112 During commemoration of Environment Day, there is a competitive program that involves students from all school levels, institutions, and universities.
113 3 walls are in Kilimani area with 1 wall the length of 100metres and 2 walls the length of 60metres.
114 2 walls at 25 metres each have been constructed in Kiswapanza and Pemba.
115 These activities are supported by the Government, Adaption Fund, UNDP, LDCF and UNEP.
116 It promotes efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the Public and Private sectors; effective enforcement of anti-corruption measures; capacity building of watchdogs and oversight institutions, and effective political leadership in the fight against corruption.
117 The project is supported by DFID. BSAAT is comprised of four components. These include, end-to-end criminal justice reform, normalising accountability through work with civil society and strengthening fiduciary risk assurance.
118 These include water, infrastructure, health, and education projects.
119 Further, System Analysis in Public Procurement was done within 89 Councils which were advised on the proper methods to be used in Procurement.
120 The PCCB and advised on strategies to prevent and monitor implementation of the strategies.
121 8 meetings between the public and private sector were held by 2020 as well as 2 outreach programs and 14 prevention of corruption interventions.
122 There is no fee for first instance registration which is within 90 days of birth. However, late registration after this period attracts a nominal fee.
123 Decentralisation was facilitated by amending the Births and Deaths Registration Act, Cap. 108 through Act No. 4 of 2019.
124 Registration during Registration Campaigns was funded by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania by providing fee waiver for new born and children below 5 years during campaign,
124 Registration during Registration Campaigns was funded by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania by providing fee waiver for new born and children below 5 years during campaign,