Tanzania Accepts 196 of 280 UN Human Rights Recommendations, Rejects 68
Tanzania's Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Abdallah Hamis Ulega, said the country received 280 recommendations addressing civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights during the fourth cycle of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR), accepting 196, rejecting 68 and deferring its position on 16 pending further analysis and consultations. Ulega outlined the position following Tanzania's participation in the review in Geneva, Switzerland.
Ulega said Tanzania's decisions on international human rights recommendations are guided by the country's Constitution, existing laws, national development priorities and social and cultural considerations. He said Tanzania would not support recommendations calling for the removal of criminal penalties related to consensual same-sex sexual activity, and would maintain its existing legal framework.
The Universal Periodic Review is a United Nations mechanism through which member states examine one another's human rights records and recommend improvements. Tanzania's fourth review took place on November 5, 2026, with the outcome considered on November 13. The government said the 16 deferred recommendations would be decided after domestic consultations are completed.
Source: UN Human Rights Council
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