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UN Member State or Permanent Observer making sexual rights related recommendations, comments or asking questions to the State under Review.

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Sources of information used as the basis for a State’s review.  Includes the State’s National Report, UN Compilation Report and a Stakeholder Summary.

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State responses to recommendations and issues raised in the UN Compilation and Stakeholder summary.

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  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Switzerland

    Switzerland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take concrete steps to implement the March 2016 recommendations of the CEDAW.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Mexico

    Mexico
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Trafficking in women and / or girls
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take measures to accelerate the adoption of a national plan of action to combat trafficking in persons, particularly women and children, in order to prevent this crime, rehabilitate victims and prosecute perpetrators.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Haiti

    Haiti
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Set the minimum age for marriage and voting to 18 years for both genders without preference.
    Explanation
    Rejected. Currently, 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:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Slovenia

    Slovenia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Marital rape
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Criminalize marital rape and sexual violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Marital rape
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The CESCR expressed concern that domestic violence and spousal rape were not specifically criminalized. It urged the United Republic of Tanzania to prohibit and criminalize domestic violence and spousal rape and ensure that all alleged perpetrators are prosecuted. [Para 5]
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The Tanzania Commission for Aids (Amendment) Act No. 6 of 2015 established the Aids Trust Fund. It also provides the Commission with the mandate to: advise the Government on new sources of revenue for the purposes of ensuring adequate and sustainable flow of money into the fund as well as to promote prevention of new infections. In Tanzania Zanzibar, the Zanzibar HIV and AIDS Prevention Act was enacted in 2013 for the protection and promotion of rights of persons living with or affected by HIV and AIDS. Also, the National Prevention of Mother to Child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programs were established in both Tanzania mainland and Tanzania Zanzibar. [Para 19]
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Burkina Faso

    Burkina Faso
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Pursue its efforts in the area of child and maternal mortality to reach a significant decrease of mother, new-born and children deaths.
    Implementation
    National 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:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    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:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    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:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    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:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    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:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    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:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Norway

    Norway
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Marital rape
    • Sexual violence
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Step up its efforts to protect women and girls from sexual violence in marriage
    Explanation
    The 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.
    Implementation
    National 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.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Female genital mutilation / cutting
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Strengthen efforts to fulfil its obligations under the CEDAW, including by adopting and implementing legislation prohibiting female genital mutilation.
    Implementation
    National 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:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Czechia

    Czechia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Improve further the independence of the judicial system and its impartial attitude towards the LGBTI community and ceasing of criminalisation of its activities.
    Explanation
    Noted. LGBTI matters are contrary to our laws, customs, traditions and beliefs.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Gabon

    Gabon
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Female genital mutilation / cutting
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Redouble efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Lebanon

    Lebanon
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take more measures to implement more effectively the national action plan to end violence against women and children.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Burkina Faso

    Burkina Faso
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • International human rights instruments
    • Female genital mutilation / cutting
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Adolescent pregnancy
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Promote the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, in particular child marriage, Female Genital Mutilation, the expulsion of pregnant girls and young mothers from schools, in accordance with CEDAW.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Mexico

    Mexico
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Forced marriage
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Harmonize the regulation regarding the minimum age of marriage and prohibit early child marriages and unions.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Honduras

    Honduras
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Undertake a global revision of its national legislation in order to harmonize it with human rights instruments to which Tanzania is party, with a view to guaranteeing gender equality.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ethiopia

    Ethiopia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Female genital mutilation / cutting
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Further continue fighting harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation and witchcraft-associated killings.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Haiti

    Haiti
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Facilitate access to education and land rights, in particular for women and people in rural areas.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Sweden

    Sweden
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Marginalized groups of women
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Gender equality
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Strengthen the legal protection of individuals belonging to groups in the most vulnerable situations - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; elderly women ... - in comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS9 and JS11 stated that the inheritance regime violated women's fundamental rights to equality and ownership of property. The multiplicity of legal systems as to the administration of deceased's estate i.e. Statutory law, Customary law, Islamic law and Hindu law gave rise to a conflict of laws leading to the question of choice of law in relation to the distribution of assets from a deceased person's estate. JS9 and JS11 called for the enactment of a uniform and non-discriminatory law on succession; the repealing of all laws which discriminate and deny women's rights including customary laws; and the establishment of family courts. [Para 25]
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexuality education
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    UNCT stated that the United Republic of Tanzania should require as a best practice that evidence-based comprehensive sex education be taught within the broader primary and secondary school curricula. [Para 58]

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