A/HRC/19/2 396. Uganda noted that the United Republic of Tanzania had supported the vast majority of the recommendations made, and it applauded the Government’s commitment to the protection of all human rights, especially those concerned with the realization of economic, social and cultural rights. The East African community had been engaged in regional efforts to implement recommendations, and looked forward to working with the country in the implementation of the outcomes agreed upon. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 397. The Tanzania Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance referred to its follow-up and monitoring activities with regard to the implementation of the universal periodic review recommendations accepted by the United Republic of Tanzania. The administration of justice and conditions in detention facilities still did not meet international and national standards. The United Republic of Tanzania still lagged behind in the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities, as well as in the fulfilment of economic, social and cultural rights. The killings of persons with albinism had abated; however, the killing of older women and mob violence, domestic violence and child abuse still continued. The settlement of land disputes and property rights required the Government’s special attention. The Commission appealed to the State to continue its efforts to reform the system accordingly. 398. The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, the Tanzania Legal and Human Rights Centre, the Zanzibar Legal Services Centre and the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network highlighted two key areas of concern. The United Republic of Tanzania had not yet taken sufficient steps to address gender-based violence, as there were no legal provisions for the protection of victims. Moreover, existing laws did not provide for penalties on spouse battering or other forms of violence. The second area of concern was the use of excessive force and extrajudicial killings by the police and other law enforcement officials. The State had accepted the recommendation on establishing an independent body for investigating complaints about the actions of law enforcement officials, but questions had been raised about the timescale for the establishment of such a mechanism and its transparency to the public. 399. Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme welcomed the efforts made by the United Republic of Tanzania regarding the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal on universal primary education, the adoption of the national plan for the prevention and elimination of violence against women, and the election of two persons with albinism to Parliament. It expressed its concern, however, at the increased violence and killing of persons with albinism in many regions. It invited the State to take adequate measures, such as awareness-raising campaigns, to improve the protection of persons with albinism and to take legislative measures to criminalize all forms of violence against women. 400. Save the Children welcomed the efforts of the United Republic of Tanzania to protect children’s rights and the acceptance of the universal periodic review recommendations regarding child mortality, child hunger and malnutrition, quality of education and the implementation of the 2009 Child Rights Act. Save the Children believed that enforcement of the minimum age at marriage and protection from violence in the family were crucial for improved protection of women and children. It called on the Government to include these measures in the comprehensive national strategy to end violence against women and children. It also called on the Government to take steps to prohibit all forms of corporal punishment in all settings, and towards the eradication of the worst forms of child labour as part of a comprehensive framework for the elimination of all forms of child abuse and exploitation. 192 GE.13-14768