· The Policy on People with Disability has been approved by the House of Representatives in Zanzibar in 2003. · National guidelines on elimination of child labour which is community based developed and operational. · A special Ministry for Union matters established by the Government of Zanzibar to eliminate disparities between various parts of the United Republic of Tanzania in particular between Mainland Tanzania and Tanzania Zanzibar The main challenge for these policies and strategies is how to mainstream child rights and welfare issues within specific sectoral policies and strategies. Another challenge is strengthening the sector specific focus and coordinating capacities of the social ministries dealing directly with children. Annex 5: Additional Tables. Table No.15. Number of Children by Age Sex in Zanzibar 2003 F 2004 M F 2004 M F 2005 M F M 1yr to 8 yrs age 110 91 181 137 181 137 380 148 9 yr to 17 yrs age 311 213 333 258 333 258 518 318 TOTAL 421 304 514 395 514 395 898 466 Source: Ministry of Home Affairs 2005 104