Department of labor reported in its findings on the worst forms of child labor study that 25% of children. Pcca sheria ya kupambana na kuzuia rushwa ya 2007 10. Despite this, a recent study, revealed that one in three girls and one in seven boys in tanzania experiences sexual violence before the. The children noted that the existing laws were scattered all over the statute books, too old and overtaken by events. Aug 10, 20 by abraham ntambara the violation of childrens rights in tanzania have become a pervasive problem that impacts children in all spheres of their life regardless of international legal documents under the united nations that protect children from threats such as sexual abuse and exploitation. It is a result of concerted efforts of the law reform commission of tanzania in conjuction with. Policies and acts this report addresses itself on the need to reform the law relating to children in tanzania. The supplementary appropriation for financial year 2008 2009 act, 2009 the supplentary appropration for short title financial year 20032004 act, 2004 the tanzania postal bank act, 1991. An act to provide for reform and consolidation of laws relating to children, to stipulate rights of the child and to promote, protect and maintain the welfare of a. Employment and labour relations act principal legislation arrangement of sections section title part i preliminary provisions 1. Nutrition country paper the united republic of tanzania. A child is entitled to live with his or her parents or guardians.
Despite all these efforts taken by tanzanian government to enact the law of the child act, violence against children still a serious problem in tanzania, nearly 3 in. This act may be cited as the education amendment act, 1995 short title and shall be read as one with the education act 1978, hereinafter referred act no. Policies in united republic of tanzania global database. In zanzibar a disability act was adopted already in 2006.
Policies in united republic of tanzania global database on. The principal act is amended by deleting general amend. A critical analysis of the child justice system in. In this act, unless the context requires otherwise act no. By abraham ntambara the violation of childrens rights in tanzania have become a pervasive problem that impacts children in all spheres of their life regardless of international legal documents under the united nations that protect children from threats such as sexual abuse and exploitation. The topic was purposely selected due to the increasing public outcry against child sexual violence in tanzania. Tanzania then enacted the law of the child act, 2009.
Act to regulate the business of dealers in secondhand goods and pawnbrokers, in. Tanzania child rights forum tcrf believes that we are working together for our generation, and the result of every piece of our work has a significant impact on the current development situation, not only the future. The national road map strategic plan to accelerate reduction of maternal, newborn and child deaths in tanzania. United republic of tanzania 286 elimination of child labour, protection of. United republic of tanzania law of the child act, 2009. Violence against children in tanzania findings from a. Tanzania broadcasting services act of 1993 tanzania. The laws do not conform to the standards and requirements of the convention on the rights of the child and the african charter on the rights and welfare of the child as well as other international best practices.
This act shall apply to tanzania mainland as well as tanzania zanzibar. Tanzania, and children are the most victims of sexual violence. Tanzania passed the law of the child act in 2009, which seeks to uphold childrens rights, including freedom from violence, abuse and exploitation. In addition, the law of the child act 20094 protects persons under the age of 18, and article 1 makes it a criminal offence to subject a child to torture, or other cruel, inhuman punishment or degrading treatment including any cultural practice which dehumanizes or is injurious to the physical and mental wellbeing of a child. Subject to subsection 1, where a competent authority determines in accordance with the laws and procedures applicable that it is in the best. Tanzania has clear national legislation on the protection and preservation of endangered marine species, has ratified several international instruments and is a member of several relevant. In tanzania, the prevalence of fgm in women aged 15.
The law of the child act, 2009, download pdf version. An act to provide for reform and consolidation of laws relating to children, to stipulate rights of the child and to promote, protect and maintain the welfare of a child with a view to giving effect to international and regional conventions on the rights of the child. In tanzania, these include professional social workers, non professional psws and all that work within social welfare agenciesinstitutions to offer support services e such as child care workers in child care institution s for the welfare and wellbeing of those they serve. Trial where offence is connected with another offence.
Tanzania passes landmark law of the child tanzania. Tanzania enacted the antitrafficking act in 2008, and the law of child act 2009, but children who migrate are increasingly being exploited and abused. Employment and labour relations act cap 366 tanzania. Wildlife conservation act 2009 tanzania natural resource. In mainland tanzania, the law of the child act 2009 states that parents should protect children from all forms of violence article 9, includes beatings which cause harm in the definition of child abuse article 3, and prohibits. Part i preliminary 11 this act may be cited as short title and comthe village land act, 1999. Child marriage and human rights abuses in tanzania hrw. United republic of tanzania law of the child act, 2009 act. Violation of childrens rights in tanzania remains a problem. Act 2009 states that parents should protect children from all forms. The main sources of employment law in tanzania are the following. Efforts to prevent violence form part of the governments national commitment to uphold the right of each child to his or her human dignity and physical integrity. Information obtained from tanzania official website.
In 2009, the tanzanian parliament enacted the law of the child act to domesticate the crc. Enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 urt constitution is the basic norm. Part ii fundamental rights and protections sub part a child labour 5. Power of the high court to inquire into and try offences. The supplementary appropriation for financial year 20082009 act, 2009 the supplentary appropration for short title financial year 20032004 act, 2004 the tanzania postal bank act, 1991. Effectively the coordination is done by the department of disability affaires of the tanzania has signed the plan of action for the african decade of persons with disabilities 19992009, extended to 2019. Tanzanias legal system is based on english common law. Child care, protection and justice act, 2010 section 2. To help implement that act and provide a mechanism for the reporting of childrens rights violations, a freeofcharge helpline is available throughout the country. United republic of tanzania ministry of health and social.
Child, as defined in this code is any human person under the age of eighteen years and who has not yet reached the age of majority by special provisions. The reforms that have been made through the recently enacted law of the child act 2009 are commendable but, as this thesis shows, much more remains to be done in order to guarantee in full the rights of the child in tanzanias child justice system. Chapter 29 the law of marriage act between husband. Child underweight has also declined, 1999 to 2010, from 29% to 21%, and child wasting from 5% to 4%.
Prohibition of child labour sub part b forced labour 6. Figure 1 anthropometric indicator trends in the united republic of tanzania. Dar es salaam, tanzania, 6 november 2009 on wednesday, tanzanias parliament, the bunge, passed a bill known as the law of the child act 2009. I i enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. Chapter 29 the law of marriage act between husband and wife. Findings on the worst forms of child labor tanzania. According to the legal and human rights centres lhrc 2012 human. The government made efforts by establishing a new national child labor policy and continuing to support the tanzania social action fund conditional cash transfer program, planning phase iv for launch in 2019. This measure follows the enactment of a comprehensive child rights law by the government of the united republic of tanzania. The children and young persons act an act to provide for the treatment of delinquent children and young persons and for related matters. Aot shall apply to mainland tanzania in relation to. Tanzania the law of marriage act, 1971, as amended by. Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons. Tanzania child law resources the african child policy forum.
Tanzania the law of marriage act, 1971, as amended by act 2373, act 1580 and act 996 sections 102, 1 and 15 of tanzanias law of marriage act of 1971 allow men to contract polygamous marriages, and permit the marriage of 15yearold girls, while the minimum age of marriage for boys is 18. Trial at place where act done or where consequence of offence ensued. Short title and commencement this act may be cited as the children act, 2001 and shall come into operation. Tanzania the law of marriage act, 1971, as amended by act. Constitution of the united republic of tanzana, 1998, download pdf version. United republic of tanzania law of the child act, 2009 act no. The 2009 child act does not expressly prohibit child and forced marriage, but prohibits cultural practices that are dehumanizing or are injurious to the physical and mental wellbeing of a child. The functions of the unit shall be the protection of wildlife against unlawful hunters and, generally, the enforcement of the provisions of this act relating to the hunting, capturing and photographing of wildlife, and the securing of trophies. There is a national council on disability, but its role is limited. In 2018, the united republic of tanzania made a minimal advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. Tanzania passes landmark law of the child tanzania, united. Findings on the worst forms of child labor tanzania u. The law of marriage act an act to regulate the law relating to marriage, personal and property rights as between husband and wife, separation, divorce and other matrimonial reliefs and other related matters.
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