DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHT IN TZ Compiled by Nahoda, A.M

Governance and human rights in TZ Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible.

Governance and human rights in TZ There are four basic right in the URT CONSTITUTION 1.The Right to Equality 2.The Right to life 3.The Right to Freedom of Conscience 4.The Right to Work Tanzania is a signatory of Universal Declaration of Human Rights and African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and EAC Treaty

Governance and human rights in TZ 1.The Right to Equality Equality of human beings Equality before the law 2. The Right to life The right to life Right to personal freedom Right to privacy and personal security Right to freedom of movement

Governance and human rights in TZ 3. The Right to Freedom of Conscience The freedom of expression Right to freedom of religion Person’s freedom of association Freedom to participate in public affairs 4. The Right to Work Right to work Right to just remuneration Right to own property

Human Right in Tanzania The prime responsibility and duty to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms lie with the state Individuals, groups and associations also have right and responsibility to promote respect for and foster knowledge of human rights and fundamental freedoms at the national and international levels.

THE LINK BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Principles of good governance: democracy, rule of law, accountability, and participation, transparency, social justice, equal opportunities, gender equality, integrity, effectiveness and efficiency, and above all, promotion and protection of human rights.

THE LINK BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Rule of Law as a principle of good governance must be supported by guarantees on civil rights : a)Guarantees on property, personal security and liberty b)The role of the independence of the Judiciary Transparency as a principle for good governance is normally enriched by the human rights in terms of freedom of information.

THE LINK BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE Openness in government operations is determined by freedom of access to information and understanding of decision making mechanisms. Openness and access to information reduce uncertainty and can help control corruption among officials. It is about clarity of government rules, regulations, and decisions.

Human Rights issues in Tanzania There are local and international organization that monitor human rights around the world such as: Amnesty International (USA) Human right watch (UK) Human Rights Without Frontiers Human Rights Action Center Save the Children Legal and Human Rights Centre of Tanzania (LHRC)

Human Rights issues in Tanzania Common issues according to various HR monitoring institutions Freedom of expression – media Freedom of assembly Excessive use of force Death penalty ill-treatment of detainees by law enforcement officials

Human Rights issues in Tanzania Common issues according to various HR monitoring institutions (continues) Violence against children Violence against women and girls Killing and mutilation of albinos Corruption, Human trafficking, etc failure to recognize and protect the rights of minorities and Indigenous peoples

Seminar Questions 1.Discuss the differences between procedural and substantive view of democracy. Which view is more practical and observable? 2.The United republic of Tanzania has still along way to go in improving governance in the republic, by using the 8 characteristics of good governance listed by The United Nation, discuss the areas which require most of the effort. 3.Discuss the effectiveness of the domestication of different international human rights instruments by the Government of Tanzania. 4.Discuss the relationships between democracy, governance and development.