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investigating complaints concerning law enforcement officials would be helpful. Noting the
existence of gaps in the law on violence against women, it asked whether steps would be
taken to address those and to ensure that all forms of violence against women constituted a
criminal offence. The United Kingdom made recommendations.
67.
The Netherlands commended Tanzania for providing sanctuary to refugees. The
Netherlands acknowledged that Tanzania had taken measures to eliminate all forms of
violence against women and children; however, it considered that gender-based violence
was of growing concern. The Netherlands expressed concerns in relation to freedom of
expression and the press. It drew attention to the security of pastoralist groups and their
right to land and natural resources. The Netherlands made recommendations.
68.
Morocco mentioned the consultative process of the preparation of the national
report, and the amendments made to the Constitution in the field of human rights. Morocco
welcomed the establishment of the national human rights institution, efforts undertaken for
women’s rights and their participation in the society, and measures adopted for youth and
persons with disabilities. It inquired on measures taken in the field of health, and
encouraged Tanzania to adopt measures for human rights education. Morocco made
recommendations.
69.
Romania noted as a good practice that Tanzania broadcasted UPR programmes on
television stations. It commended Tanzania for decreasing the poverty rate. Romania
signalled also that Tanzania had ratified most of the human rights treaties and noted the
incorporation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the domestic law. However,
the situation of children remained problematic, and Romania requested that the State take
further steps to combat it. Romania made recommendations.
70.
Malaysia noted the commitment of Tanzania to promote and protect human rights as
reflected in the enactment of a number of important pieces of legislation. Malaysia noted
with encouragement the national priorities identified by Tanzania, such as the finalization
of the human rights national action plan, guaranteeing food security and overcoming prison
overcrowding. Malaysia made recommendations.
71.
Uganda noted the commitment of Tanzania to protect human rights and understood
its challenges. Uganda appreciated the endeavours carried out by Tanzania for refugees, as
demonstrated by the recent naturalization of 300,000 of them. It also welcomed the
establishment of the Economic Empowerment Fund and the enactment of the Law of the
Child Act. Uganda made recommendations.
72.
Latvia thanked Tanzania for its report and noted that the country had cooperated
with special procedures mandate holders. It also noted that several requests by special
procedures to visit the country had not been accepted yet. Latvia made a recommendation.
73.
Burkina Faso congratulated Tanzania for its achievements in the area of education
and inquired whether Tanzania would adopt a national human rights education plan.
Burkina Faso noted mitigated results relating to infant and maternal mortality. It
encouraged Tanzania to further cooperate with human rights mechanisms and to enhance
human rights situation in areas where challenges remained. Burkina Faso made
recommendations.
74.
Namibia commended Tanzania for being party to most core international human
rights instruments, and noted that the State had adopted several initiatives to safeguard the
rights of its citizens, including in the health and education sectors and poverty reduction.
Namibia also commended Tanzania for establishing an independent national human rights
institution and for adopting a moratorium on the death penalty. Namibia made
recommendations.
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