Organisations and Non Governmental Organisations that deal with the elderly. 1t further
gives directed assistant of equipment to elderly people who are disabled for example
hearing aid and artificial legs.
ARTICLE 19: EQUALITY OF RIGHTS
Article 12 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania enshrines the
provisions of article 19 of the Charter. The government has undertaken measures to
ensure that these rights are realised by reviewing laws, which are discriminatory. Such
legislator review includes land laws, Law of Marriage, Cap 29 RE 2002 Laws of
succession, and inheritance and laws that touch the best interest of the child.
NGOs complement government efforts in dealing with women issues and have been at
the forefront in advocating for women's rights and equality. One of these organisations.
The Tanzania Media Women Association (TAMWA) has launched various radio,
television programmes and publications to educate the public on human rights, women
rights, equality and freedom from fear. Other NGO's, such as Kuleana, National
Organisation for legal assistance (NOLA), The Tanzanian Chapter of The Southern
African Human Rights NGO Network,
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Conunittee, advocate for children's rights making sure that they are given equal status to
maintain their dignity.
Equal opportunity is also accorded before the courts of law. Cases in court are considered
on merit without segregating an individual in tetms of sex, race, ethnicity or age.
Tanzania Lawyers Women Association, Legal and Human Rights Centre and other NGOs
play the role of providing legal assistance to women in courts of law.
In another endeavour to advocate for equality between men and women, the Government
under UNICEF has undertaken a project directed at changing negative parental and
community attitudes toward the rights of girls to education and other economic
opportuniti es. The programme among other things advocates on reduction of existing
gender disparities, support social mobilisation for the girl child and promote positive
images of girls and positive gender relation in the society.
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