Concluding Observations and Recommendations on the Consolidated 2nd to 10th Periodic Report of the United Republic of Tanzania

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Summary: This report compiles all mentions of children's rights in the Concluding Observations of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.

Last Examined: 7-22 May 2008

The Report was presented by the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania.

The Commission commended Tanzania regarding:

  • The fact that the United Republic of Tanzania has ratified most major international human rights instruments, including amongst others, the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.(Paragraph 8)
  • The Affirmative Action policy aimed at addressing gender disparity in schools, through among other things, lowering the pass mark for girls. (Paragraph 11)

The Commission recommended that Tanzania:

  • Ensures that the Affirmative Action policy does not negatively affect the standard of education for the girl child. (Paragraph 11)

pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/Tanzania_ACHPR.pdf

Articles: 
Article 3: Best interests of the child
Organisation: 
Child Rights International Network
Attachment Link: 
http://www.crin.org/docs/Tanzania_ACHPR.pdf
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