A/HRC/19/4 34. Algeria welcomed the consultative process for the elaboration of the national report and the reform to enhance the human rights normative and institutional framework. Algeria congratulated Tanzania for its 2000-2015 programme to develop the educational sector, which allowed it to reach the Millennium Development Goal on primary education. Algeria extended its solidarity to Tanzania in its fight against piracy and recalled its historical role in fighting colonialism and discrimination. Algeria made recommendations. 35. The Russian Federation noted that Tanzania had achieved progress in human rights, particularly regarding the existence of multiple political parties; the significant percentage of women in Parliament; and the mixed composition of the Human Rights Commission. The Russian Federation noted also that anti-discrimination legislation was in force and it welcomed the steps that had been taken by Tanzania to alleviate poverty. The Russian Federation made a recommendation. 36. Finland, commenting on restrictions to the education of persons with disabilities, asked about the Government’s actions to fully implement the act on persons with disabilities and the strategy on inclusive education. Finland referred to forceful and unlawful evictions of indigenous people and asked about actions to implement the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, as well as legislative measures that the Government intended to take to effectively protect the rights of indigenous peoples. Finland made recommendations. 37. France noted the problems faced by Tanzania relating to the detention of juveniles and other issues relating to the penitentiary system, and inquired on measures taken in that regard. France noted that Tanzania had not abolished the death penalty, and took note of measures adopted to combat violence against women. France noted that FGM was still widely practiced despite its prohibition. France made recommendations. 38. China noted with appreciation that Tanzania had received a United Nations award for meeting the Millennium Development Goal on universal primary education. China commended Tanzania for having facilitated the resettlement of refugees, for having improved women’s participation in political life and having domesticated the Convention on the Rights of the Child. China called on the international community to provide assistance to Tanzania. China made recommendations. 39. Swaziland recalled that Tanzania had provided shelter for thousands of refugees during the struggle for liberation from colonialism and apartheid in South Africa. It referred to the existing institutional framework aimed at the protection of human rights and to the various international instruments signed by Tanzania. Swaziland noted the steps taken to curb the killing of albinos and appealed to the international community to assist Tanzania in its endeavors. 40. India noted with appreciation that Tanzania had met the Millennium Development Goal on universal primary education before the deadline. India echoed the appreciation expressed by the Committee on the Rights of the Child for the State’s long-standing approach to receiving refugees, and welcomed initiatives that had facilitated the resettlement of and granted citizenship to refugees. India echoed the concern expressed by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women that the public service was male dominated. It welcomed Tanzania’s commitment to protect and promote human rights. 41. Canada recalled the various achievements by Tanzania relating to human rights, mentioning in particular the 2009 Law of the Child Act and the 2010 award for achieving the Millennium Development Goal regarding universal primary education. Among the important challenges facing Tanzania, Canada mentioned violence and discrimination against women, attacks against persons with albinism, limited access to justice, the lack of a 7