A/HRC/33/12 125. A coordination mechanism for implementing the outcomes of the universal periodic review had already been set up and came under the authority of the Attorney General, who was empowered to coordinate implementation, in consultation with stakeholders. 126. Increasing the minimum age of marriage was a sensitive issue, as sentiments, traditions and religion were connected to it. A white paper was being prepared and legislative measures were being considered to address the issue. 127. The United Nations country team in the United Republic of Tanzania had been approached to provide funds and technical assistance to clear the backlog of overdue reports to the treaty bodies. 128. The Government had continued to implement the National Water Policy of 2002, with the goal of increasing the percentage of people with access to safe and clean drinking water to 87 per cent in urban areas and 67 per cent in rural areas. 129. It was not the policy of the Government to unlawfully evict any person. All relocation of people was done in accordance with the law, which provided compensation whenever a violation of the law occurred. 130. The proposed Constitution made specific provision for the rights of women and issues of inheritance and succession had been clearly set out in the text. After the proposed Constitution was adopted, those issues would be addressed. 131. In relation to the elections in Zanzibar, the delegation stated that the March 2016 elections had been free, fair, transparent, inclusive and representative. All parties had been allowed to participate, but some parties chose to boycott the elections. 132. On the issue of property and land ownership for indigenous people, pastoralists and farmers, the delegation stated that all people of African descent were indigenous and that the Constitution and the legal framework protected the right of all persons to own property. 133. The delegation stated that homosexuality and abortion were illegal. It thanked all delegations for their participation in the review. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 134. The recommendations listed below have been examined by the United Republic of Tanzania and enjoy the support of the United Republic of Tanzania: 134.1 Intensify efforts to ratify the Convention against Torture (Chile); 134.2 Consider ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Convention against Torture and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Philippines); 134.3 Continue looking into the feasibility of ratifying the Convention against Torture and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Mozambique); 134.4 Consider the possibility of ratifying the Convention against Torture and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Ukraine); ** The conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. 13