There have been problems regarding ownership of land under customary laws, because women are sometimes discriminated. However, the courts have declared these practices unconstitutional in such cases like Bernado s\o Emphraimu Vs Holaria d/o of Pastory 1 and many others. Gradually, such customs are coming to an end. Generally access to land is now being accorded to all. In 1999, the Land Act CAP.ll3 of R.E 2002 -and Village Land Act CAP. 114 of R.E. 2.002 were-enacted to address the mischief mentioned above. Contemporary women have access to ownership of land. The above mentioned land legislations has established committees, which deal with various land matters within thefr respective areas. Such committees are required to ensure gender representation as stipulated in The Courts (Land Disputes Settlement) Act CAP.no.2 of 2002. In addition to this, criminal and inheritance law are now being reviewed so that widows and orphans are not deprived of their right to inheritance. Gradually the society is opening up for change in matters of equality between men and women as such customary practices are expected to fade out gradually. ARTICLE 15: WORK AND PAY The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania under Articles 22 and 23 provide for equal rights in employment to both men and women. Equal opportunities in employment are accorded to men and women, where women are highly encouraged to apply. Equal pay for every equal work done is a right to men and women. Maternity paid leave is granted after every three years to every female Public Servant under the Standing Orders for the Public Service, 1994 and Section 98( 1) of the Public Service Regulations, 2003 . In addition to this, the newly enacted Empowerment and Labour Relations Act, no. 6 of 2004 provides for paternity leave, according to section 34 of the said Act. The Constitution also spells out clearly the right of all persons to work without discrimination. This includes the right to free choice of profession, promotion, job security and employment, as well as to fringe benefits. However, the Constitution only provides and protects the right of those already employed. It is not guaranteed that every person will be provided with work. This is so because work as patt of economic right is 1 PC Civil Appeal No. 701 of 1989 24