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separate juvenile justice system and the low quality of education. Canada made
recommendations.
42.
Nepal commended Tanzania for reducing poverty. It was encouraged by the State’s
achievement of one of the Millennium Development Goals. Nepal welcomed the
commitment of Tanzania to the protection and promotion of human rights. It commended,
inter alia, the constitutional balance of rights and duties, the empowerment of women and
the commitment to the social security rights of persons with disabilities. Nepal urged the
international community to provide technical assistance. Nepal made recommendations.
43.
Mozambique commended Tanzania for the positive progress occurring in human
rights and noted that it provided shelter for numerous refugees despite the country’s
economic and financial constraints. Mozambique congratulated Tanzania for its award
relating to the Millennium Development Goal on education. It encouraged Tanzania to
continue its efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality and in discouraging traditions
affecting gender equality. Mozambique called on the international community to provide
financial assistance.
44.
Hungary congratulated Tanzania for meeting the Millennium Development Goal on
universal primary education five years before its deadline. Hungary was concerned that
Tanzania had abstained from voting on General Assembly resolution 65/206 on the
moratorium on the use of the death penalty in 2010. Hungary learned that persons with
albinism faced threat of violence and death. Hungary was concerned that specific ethnic
groups practiced FGM. Hungary made recommendations.
45.
Poland noted with satisfaction efforts made by Tanzania to respond to its challenges
in the field of human rights and welcomed the establishment of a national human rights
institution with “A” status. Poland stated that efforts should be increased to address
challenges, such as gender-based violence, and freedom of expression. Poland inquired on
measures taken to combat violence against people with albinism. Poland made
recommendations.
46.
Ghana congratulated Tanzania for achievements and best practices in the area of
human rights. Despite the commitment and commendable efforts of Tanzania to uphold the
right of health, Ghana noted that the country still faced a high rate of deaths resulting from
preventable diseases. Ghana made recommendations.
47.
Slovakia took positive note of the accreditation with “A” status of the national
human rights institution and commended Tanzania for the involvement of the civil society
in the national report. Slovakia deplored that child labour continued to present a serious
challenge despite various initiatives undertaken by Tanzania. It commended Tanzania for
the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the
Optional Protocol thereto. Slovakia made recommendations.
48.
Norway congratulated Tanzania on its peaceful and well-organized elections and its
decision to start a process of re-writing the national constitution. It congratulated Tanzania
for making available national statistics on gender-based violence. It expressed that
women’s right to land was another important issue. Norway was concerned over the
extrajudicial killings of elderly women. Norway made recommendations.
49.
Turkey noted with appreciation that Tanzania was one of the most peaceful
democratic countries in Africa and congratulated Tanzania for holding peaceful Presidential
and general elections in 2010. Turkey praised Tanzania for preparing a new constitution
and underlined the long-standing generous approach to receiving refugees. Turkey noted
the efforts made by Tanzania in education and expressed appreciation for the de facto
moratorium on the death penalty. Turkey made recommendations.
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