Permanent Voters Register under the National Election Act 1985, CAP. 343, R.E. 2002, as amended in 2004. The Constitution recognises the equal Status of men and women and the right to participate in political, social and economic life of the country. Furthermore individuals participate freely in the activities of Non Governmental Organizations. They articulate out their needs and at times they use the Non G-overnmental Organisations as a forum to engage the government to discuss issues in order to improve their status. The Government has also involved individuals, NGOs all over the country to participate towards the amendment of the Constitution through a White Paper. The individuals responded by expressing their views and reasons to justify their proposals to the proposed amendments. Public services such as school, hospitals, and roads are equally accessible. Primary Education is free and compulsory for every child. ARTICLE 14: PROPERTY RIGHTS The right to property is provided for under article 24 ( 1) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania. The provision guarantees the right to own property and the right to get protection for that property. Tha~ property is accorded protection when it is held in accordance with the law. This means that protection is not given to illegally acquired property. Article 24 (2Y prohibits the deprivation of property by reason of nationalisation or any purposes without legal mandate which shall set out conditions for fair and adequate compensation. The right to the peaceful enjoyment of the property that is guaranteed in the Constitution, it does not advocate for any form of discrimination by virtue of the Land Act, CAP . 11 3 R.E. 2002 and Village Land Act, CAP. 114 of the R.E. of 2002. The previous social set up in the country was such that it prevented women from occupying and controlling the economy, though it had been declared by the government that all citizens are equal, and equal opportunities are given to all irrespective of gender. Although the Government has adopted measures to ensure that there is no discrimination in the SOfiety in some areas women are still discriminated in matters related to property. 23