habits and inheritance matters, custo.dy of children and division of property in divorce are being carried by the government and NGOs in order to strike a balance of equality. Article 14 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania provides for the right to life and protection of the community. ARTICLE 20: RIGHTS TO EXISTANCE AND SELF DETERMINATION Tanganyika attained its independence in 1961 and Zanzibar attained its independence in 1964 and the union was formed in 1964 .• The United Republic of Tanzania Constitution of 1972 ensures the right to existence of its citizens, in it's article 14, whereby it stipulates that every person has the right to live and to the protection of his life by the society in accordance with the law. Furthermore the country ensures that its citizens shall freely determine their political Status (article 20 (1) and shall pursue their economic and social development according to article 22 (right to work), and to choose the Policy they have freely chosen. The right to self determination can be covered for by article 21 (1) of the Constitution which stipulates that all human beings are born free, and are all equal according to arti~!e -- 12 (2), which says that every person is entitled to its recognition and respect for his dignity. ARTICLE 21: RIGHTS TO POSSESS WEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES Land is property of the state and the President of the United Republic of Tanzania is the custodian on behalf of all citizens. Any exploitation of the land is in compliance to laid down procedures set under the Land Legislations. The government can acquire land for public interest such as land for building schools, hospitals or government institutions, and for commercial utilisation. When doing so the government pays compensation to the affected people. Where disputes arise about quantum the aggrieved person has access to the comt to seek for redress. 36