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Recommending State

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

Review Documentation

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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Implementation notes

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:

    Fiji

    Fiji
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Take the necessary steps to combat discrimination and violence against women and children, and on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Explanation
    Noted. The recommendations contain matters pertaining to same sex relations which is against our laws, traditions and beliefs.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Strengthen gender mainstreaming in national and local development planning and ensure the participation of women and other relevant stakeholders in the process.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Indonesia

    Indonesia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    OIC
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take further measures in implementing the CEDAW, in particular, in curbing discrimination and violence against women.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Nigeria

    Nigeria
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Sustain efforts and commitments in protecting the rights of women, children and people with disabilities.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Republic of Korea

    Republic of Korea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Female genital mutilation / cutting
    • Domestic violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Step up efforts on the legislative front to combat and punish all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls, including domestic violence, and take further measures to eliminate female genital mutilation.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue improving security of citizens and enhancing protection of particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children ...
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Maldives

    Maldives
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Forced marriage
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Strengthen efforts to end child, early and forced marriages, especially among girls.
    Explanation
    Rejected pending outcome of the Court of Appeal decision.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Austria

    Austria
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Consider adapting the Marriage Act of 1971 and set a minimum marriage age at 18 years for boys and girls according to international standards.
    Explanation
    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:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Marginalized groups of women
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Incorporate ... the Bangkok Rules into training programs for prison officials and others charged with running places of detention. [Para 19]
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Germany

    Germany
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Enact a comprehensive anti-discrimination law designed to prevent, combat and punish all forms of violence against women and girls, including domestic and sexual violence, and discriminatory infringements of the right to education.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Birth registration
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    UNCT called for the allocation of sufficient resources to ensure free birth registration and certification. The Committee on the Rights of the Child recommended that the United Republic of Tanzania equip decentralized government authorities and health facilities to register births and issue birth certificates, provide birth registration and issue birth certificates free of charge for children under 5 years of age, strengthen and expand mobile birth registration to reach universal coverage, and increase public awareness of the importance of birth registration. [Para 18]
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Germany

    Germany
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take additional measures to stop domestic violence, to extend legal equality to all women, in all areas of law.
    Implementation
    National 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 37) Tanzania Mainland is reviewing the National Gender Policy to replace the Gender and Women Development policy 2000 in order to incorporate current emerging issues.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 3) The United Nations country team (UNCT) stated that the draft constitution, which had been approved on 2 October 2014 but was still awaiting a referendum, did not adequately address the issue of women%u2019s leadership and access to basic services ...

  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Brazil

    Brazil
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Gender equality
    • Female genital mutilation / cutting
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider strengthening the national gender machinery and put in place a comprehensive strategy, including legislation, to modify or eliminate traditional practices, such as female genital mutilation and stereotypes that discriminate against women, paying special attention to the situation of older women.
    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

    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:

    Tanzania

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

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Both Constitutions guarantee equality of all people to the enjoyment of human rights and expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of Gender, disability, nationality, tribe, place of origin, political opinion, colour, religion, sex, station in life or other status. [Para 18]
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Marginalized groups of women
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    CEDAW was deeply concerned about the social situation of older women, including their poverty, as well as reports of intimidation, isolation, abuse and killings, resulting, inter alia, from allegations of witchcraft. CEDAW recommended that Tanzania pay special attention to the precarious situation of older women. CEDAW also urged Tanzania to challenge traditional views regarding older women. [Para 22]
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS3 indicated that women’s right to inherit property was curtailed by the Local Customary Law (Declaration) Order in addition to competing legal systems as to administration of deceased’s estate i.e. statutory law, customary law, Islamic law and Hindu law. [Para 11]
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    South Africa

    South Africa
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • HIV and AIDS
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Enhance measures to prevent discrimination against all vulnerable groups, including all persons living with HIV and persons from the LGBTQI community.
    Explanation
    Noted. The recommendations contain matters pertaining to same sex relations which is against our laws, 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:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Pursue its efforts to combat harmful practices linked to witchcraft or accusations of witchcraft.
    Explanation
    Noted. Tanzania already has a Witchcraft Act, Cap 18 which combats harmful practices linked to witchcraft or accusations of witchcraft.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Lesotho

    Lesotho
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Strengthen measures to safeguard health rights of women, particularly on issues relating to prenatal and postnatal care of pregnant women.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Rwanda

    Rwanda
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue efforts to combat all forms of discrimination and violence against women.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Bahamas

    Bahamas
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Adolescent sexual activity
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    End its policy of expelling pregnant school girls.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    France

    France
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Partially Accepted
    Contents:
    Take all necessary measures to combat discrimination and violence against women, including family and domestic violence.
    Explanation
    The State supports the part of the recommendation which reads to take all necessary measures to combat discrimination and violence against women including domestic violence.
  • 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:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Finalize the law on the protection of the elderly, including women accused of witchcraft, and ensure its strict application.
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Cape Verde

    Cape Verde
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Improve the effectiveness of measures to protect vulnerable children against sexual abuse ...
  • State Under Review:

    Tanzania

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

    Senegal

    Senegal
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to promote women's rights and integrate the gender dimension in economic and social development programmes.

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