UMOJA - ONE UN in Tanzania

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1 UMOJA - ONE UN in Tanzania United Nations Secretary-General's remarks on World Press Freedom Day, May 1, 2014 ach year on World E Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to the fundamental freedom to receive and impart information and ideas through any media, regardless of frontiers, enshrined in article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Yet every day of the year sees this right under assault, to the detriment of us all. Journalists are singled out for speaking or writing uncomfortable truths kidnapped, detained, beaten and sometimes murdered. Such treatment is completely unacceptable in a world ever more reliant on global news outlets and the journalists who serve them. In conflict areas, journalists often wear blue uniforms and helmets so that they can be easily identified and protected against attack. As we know from the UN s own peacekeeping operations, the colour blue provides no guarantee of safety. Last year 70 journalists were killed, many caught in the cross-fire of armed hostilities. Fourteen more have suffered the same fate this year. Last year, 211 journalists were being held in prison. Some 456 journalist have been forced into exile since And since 1992, well over 1,000 journalists have been killed -- nearly one per week. These are alarming figures. Behind each statistic stands a man or a woman simply going about their lawful business. There must be no impunity for those who target journalists for violence, intimidation or distorted uses of legal procedures to disrupt or impede their work. Media freedoms must continue to be at the centre of our work to promote security, dignity and prosperity for all. Member States are deep in discussion about the post-2015 development agenda. This is a once-in -generation opportunity to steer the world in a more sustainable and equitable direction. Free media, traditional and new, are indispensable for development, democracy and good governance. They can promote transparency about the new goals that Member States will adopt progress as well as shortfalls. Social media and mobile technologies offer new tools for Issue No. 53 Mar-Apr 2014 accelerating citizen participation and economic and social progress. The media s watchdog function is essential for holding Governments, businesses and others to account.. On this World Press Freedom Day, I call on all Governments, societies and individuals to actively defend this fundamental right as critical factors in achieving the Millennium Development Goals and advancing the post-2015 development agenda. Freedom of expression, independent media and universal access to knowledge will fortify our efforts to achieve lasting results for people and the planet. Ban Ki-moon New York Highlights - Women support initiatives start bearing fruit - WFP extends food assistance to over 70,000 refugees in Tanzania Word from the Government Rwanda has taught Africa, through practice, the advantages of communal forgiveness and reconciliation, national healing, political inclusiveness, national pride, national discipline and patriotism. We join Rwanda in rejecting, without reservation the ideology of genocide and in rejecting any more to revive or rewrite the history of genocide. Let all of us who are gathered here and elsewhere remember that the spirits of the victims of the genocide, residing in the beautiful a thousand hills and valleys of Rwanda, and in the Nyabarongo and Kagera are watching us, to make sure that there is no repeat of the events on We must not let them down when we declare, once again, never again. Prof. Mark Mwandosya, Minister of State, President Office at the 20th Commemoration of the Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda at Mlimani City, Dar es Salaam on April 7, 2014 please contact us at: hoyce.temu@one.un.org. Website: Tel: (+255)

2 UNDP facilitates Development Partners mission to Arusha Women support initiatives start bearing fruit he United Nations T Development Programme in partnership with the Tanzanian Government facilitated the annual joint Development Partners Group (DPG) field visit to Arusha Region held in February, The DPG field visit sought to facilitate dialogue on innovative approaches to address national development priorities and challenges so as to strengthen partnerships between DPs, Government Authorities at the regional and local level, NGOs, Private Sector representatives. The delegation included 18 Heads of Cooperation and agencies and DP Sector Leads as well as 3 Government officials from Ministry of Finance who had the chance to learn about the role of regional synergies and integration as well as opportunities and challenges for public and private activities enhancing development efforts in the region. The delegation met the East Africa Community (EAC), Secretary General Dr. Richard Sezibera, and Deputy Secretary General, Jesca Eriyo, to discuss progress of implementation of the Common Market Protocol. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to regional integration; movement of goods and people, border management, harmonization of standards, procedures and regulations as well as national economic development on the ground, the delegation visited Holili One Stop Border Post, as well as several processing and exporting industries. The delegation also visited the TanzaniteOne mine in Mererani to examine the integration of mining operations into the local economy (taxation, employment, security, environment), and on alignment of Corporate Social Responsibility programmes to district and regional priorities. Ms Amina Mtunguja stands outside a house she is constructing for her family. PHOTO ILO fforts by the UN Development E Assistance Plan (UNDAP) to promote productive employment, gender equality and decent work have finally began to pay off. Ms Amina Mtunguja (65), a member of the Dar es Salaam based Jiwe Gumu Women Group, is among the many beneficiaries of the UN project activities and continues to benefit from the current UNDAP interventions. Jiwe Gumu Women Group was formed under former ILO project titled Promoting Gender Equality and Decent Work throughout All Stages of life way back in By then, just had primary level of education, engaged in stone crushing for a living which is characterized by long working hours, low pay, and a hazardous environment. She was joined by her older children in her quest to raise income so as to make ends meet,thus denying them the chance to an education. After joining the ILO project, she received several trainings among which included association building, leadership, business idea generation, business management and entrepreneurship, savings and credit among others. Ms Mtunguja built on the knowledge she acquired to become a board member of women lead MUWASIDA SACCOS that was established after the closure of the project. She secured her first loan of TZS 50,000 (USD 45) in She continued contributing savings and continued to receive loans repeatedly and with her trustworthiness she managed to secure a loan which was three times her savings. By 2011, her loan had reached TZS 3,000,000 (USD 2,000). By then, Ms Mtunguja and her family were living in rented rooms but shortly through her determination backed by a good savings culture, she managed to generate profit which she finally used to construct a two bedroom house. The project has greatly changed my life and that of my family. I m a member of pension and health fund. I now have the capacity to pay for my grand children s education unlike the past when I could not even afford paying school fees for my own children, The most interesting part is that we do not live in rented rooms anymore, she said. Using skills she had gained from the training she attended in 2011, Ms Mtunguja managed to diversify her economic activities and established a small scale business which offers opportunity to youths interested in batik making. Today, she owns a retail shop dealing in small items among which include selling airtime vouchers and mobile money transfers. She also owns a mini-commuter bus that she purchased at TZS 6,000,000 (USD 3,800) which gives her an average income of TZS 70,000 per day.

3 WFP extends food assistance to over 70,000 refugees in Tanzania ileese Malenga (32) is a single B mother of five children living in Nyaragusu Refugee camp in Tanzania following violence that broke up in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a few years back. The agency through its General Food Distributions (GFD) and a supplementary feeding programme (SFP) provides food items that include Super Cereal, maize meal, vegetable oil and salt among others to refugees in a bid to help them meet their dietary requirements. The camp is now home to over 70,000 refugees who completely depend on humanitarian assistance in form of food provided by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for their survival. The agency through its General Food Distributions (GFD) and a supplementary feeding programme (SFP) provides food items that include Super Cereal, maize meal, vegetable oil and salt among others to refugees in a bid to help them meet their dietary requirements. It also provides Blanket Supplementary Feeding (BSF) to mothers in the camp which is designed to prevent stunting amongst children in Nyarugusu camp where almost 46 percent of children under five years are stunted. Through BSF, WFP provides fortnightly take-home rations of fortified blended food for pregnant and nursing women and for children under two. As the mother of a four-month old daughter, Bileese is also eligible to Women refugees in Nyaragusu Refugee camp in Tanzania wait to receive their ration of food provided by the WFP PHOTO WFP-SEETASHMA THAPA attend nutrition education sessions on maternal and infant care and receives rations of Super Cereal so that her baby does not become malnourished. 'Through the nutrition education classes, I ve been taught to only breastfeed my baby for the first six months. The super cereal I get ensures that I get enough milk to breastfeed. she added. *** WFP Tanzania reaches approximately 1.6 million beneficiaries in chronically foodinsecure regions through its Food for Education, Nutrition, Food for Assets, and Refugee support activities. please contact us at: hoyce.temu@one.un.org. Website: Tel: (+255)

4 SPECIAL REPORT Inspiring change for gender equality and progress in Tanzania nternational Women s Day in I Tanzania was celebrated under the national theme Chochea mabadaliko kuleta usawa wa kijinsia ( Inspiring change for gender equality ) with a week of activities organized together by the government, United Nations and NGOs. Some 500 young people were inspired to be the change for the advancement of women and gender equality at a UN Women Tanzania supported International Women s Day celebration at the University of Dar es Salaam on 7 March The University s Gender Centre hosted an open dialogue between development experts, university students and the general public. In her opening remarks, Ms Anna Collins-Falk, UN Women Representative in Tanzania elaborated on the international theme for International Women s Day and encouraged the young participants to development imperative. As we celebrate locally, nationally and internationally, we are compelled to reflect on progress and areas requiring further action, calling for change. Professor Ruth Meena, who spoke Women rights activists march to the University of Dar es Salaam s Nkrumah Hall in commemoration of this year International Women s Day. (L-R) Prof. Bertha Koda; Ms Anna Collins-Falk, UN Women Representative in Tanzania; H.E Fionnuala Gilsenan, Ambassador of Ireland; Prof. Ruth Meena and Dr Rose Mwaipopo, Director UDSM Gender Centre. get further engaged, to shape their future. Equality for women is progress for all is both a celebration of the social, political and economic achievements of women, recognizing their rights and contribution to family and society, while at the same time emphasizing that gender equality is a University students share their views at Nkrumah Hall (UDSM) on gender equality and women s empowerment during dialogue on the International Women s Day held at the University of Dar es Salaam. about gender based violence, engaged with the audience over the role of men in women s empowerment and encouraged them to repeat the phrase Men of quality do not fear equality with women. Elizabeth Youth Group enthralled the audience with a theatre performance telling the story of a man who encouraged by a witchdoctor s prescription on how to get rich attempts to rape his daughter but is eventually found out and reported to police. Many young people stood up to share their thoughts on gender equality, including Emmanuel from the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology who asked questions about gender equality and Tanzania s new constitution that is currently being debated. I am a man but I am here to support women, he said.

5 SPECIAL REPORT Inspiring change for gender equality and progress in Tanzania Scenes from Elizabeth Youth Group s theatre performance based on real life experiences of gender based violence. High school student Rahisi also shared his view during the dialogue that covered gender equality and women s empowerment in health, education, employment, leadership and gender based violence. We need women. They carry a heavy load currently in our society. Women mean progress. We would not be here today without women. The event capped off a week of activities in Tanzania that included a lunchtime seminar on women s economic empowerment hosted by the Canadian High Commission, supported by the Development Partners Group on Gender and the UN Inter Agency Gender Group and featuring Women Fund Tanzania, a three day exhibition hosted by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender and Children, a march organized by the Ministry of Social Welfare, Youth Development, Women and Children (MESWYWC) Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and a public debate on Gender Pay Equity held by the Trade Union Congress of Tanzania and ILO. Women inspiring change (L to R): Ms Fionnuala Gilsenan, Ambassador of Ireland gives a vote of thanks; Dr Annamarie Kiaga, ILO shares her personal experience and Eliza Mhumba introduces the film about her life Hyena Square that was screened and discussed at the event. ALL PHOTOS UN WOMEN STEPHANIE RAISON please contact us at: hoyce.temu@one.un.org. Website: Tel: (+255)

6 Zanzibar s aquaculture sub-sector gets FAO boost he Food and Agriculture Organisation through its Technical Co- T operation Programme has signed an agreement with the Zanzibar s Livestock Ministry that seeks to promote the Ministry s efforts of establishing profitable businesses in the fisheries sector. During the event, FAO was represented by its Country Representative, Ms. Diana Tempelman, Mr. Fredrick Kivaria, Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and the Programme Associate, Ms Silvia Tirweshobwa, while the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar was represented by the Deputy Minister for of Livestock and Fisheries, Honourable Mohammed Said Mohammed, and the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Dr. Kassim G. Juma. Speaking during the signing ceremony held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in Zanzibar, Ms. Tempelman said the partnership won t only boost productivity of the aquaculture sub-sector but also contribute to improved food and nutrition security of fishing families. This will also ensure the establishment of decent employment conditions MORE INFORMATION: WHAT IS AQUACULTURE? Zanzibar's Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Mr Mohammed Said Mohammed, gives a speech shortly before the signing of the agreement. Looking on at the right is FAO Country Representative, Ms Diana Tempelman. PHOTO FAO especially for youths and women, she said. She added that the partnership will go a long way in stimulating investment in the aquaculture subsector. This will also promote the establishment of a well governed aquaculture scheme that is socially inclusive, equitable and environmentally responsive. The results would include providing opportunities for sustainable and profitable aqua farming. Aquaculture -- also known as fish or shellfish farming -- refers to the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of plants and animals in all types of water environments including ponds, rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Researchers and aquaculture producers are "farming" all kinds of freshwater and marine species of fish, shellfish, and plants. Aquaculture produces food fish, sport fish, bait fish, ornamental fish, crustaceans, mollusks, algae, sea vegetables, and fish eggs. Aquaculture includes the production of seafood from hatchery fish and shellfish which are grown to market size in ponds, tanks, cages, or raceways. Stock restoration or "enhancement" is a form of aquaculture in which hatchery fish and shellfish are released into the wild to rebuild wild populations or coastal habitats such as oyster reefs. Aquaculture also includes the production of ornamental fish for the aquarium trade, and growing plant species used in a range of food, pharmaceutical, nutritional, and biotechnology products. Marine aquaculture refers to the culturing of species that live in the ocean. U.S. marine aquaculture primarily produces oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, and salmon as well as lesser amounts of cod, moi, yellowtail, barramundi, seabass, and seabream. Marine aquaculture can take place in the ocean (that is, in cages, on the seafloor, or suspended in the water column) or in on-land, manmade systems such as ponds or tanks. Recirculating aquaculture systems that reduce, reuse, and recycle water and waste can support some marine species. Freshwater aquaculture produces species that are native to rivers, lakes, and streams. U.S. freshwater aquaculture is dominated by catfish but also produces trout, tilapia, and bass. Freshwater aquaculture takes place primarily in ponds and in on-land, manmade systems such as recirculating aquaculture systems. As the nation's oceans agency, NOAA and its Office of Aquaculture focus on marine aquaculture, although research and advancement in technology can be more broadly applied. Continued advances in technology and management practices are expanding aquaculture's potential role in producing a variety of species for both restoration and commercial purposes. Source:

7 Plan to promote decent work for domestic workers in Tanzania launched Tripartite constituents (R- L) Hon. Gaudentia Kabaka (MP), Minister, MOLE (R), Mr. Nicholaus Mgaya, Secretary General, TUCTA, Ms. Hopolang Phororo- Deputy Director, ILO, and (Ms Susan Ndomba-ATE, during the launch of the NAP). PHOTO ILO ccording to 2013 ILO A supported Rapid Empirical Survey of Domestic Workers in Tanzania, there are over 880,000 domestic workers in mainland Tanzania and over 204,000 in Zanzibar. This accounts for approximately 1.2 % and 0.7 % percent of the labour force for the mainland and Zanzibar respectively and representing 5% - 7 % of the total working age population (15 64 years) in Tanzania (23.47 million as of 2012 Population and Housing Census). Recent statistics also show that, there is a minimum of 5.24 million domestic workers in Africa, accounting for 1.4 per cent of the total employed workforce being 4.9 per cent of paid employment. A Tripartite Plan of Action that seeks to make decent work a reality for domestic workers in Tanzania was recently launched in Dar es Salaam officiated by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Gaudensia Kabaka and attended by stakeholders that included Government, employers and workers organizations, NGOs, UN agencies, media personnel among others. The plan stipulates the activities envisioned for the promotion of the Domestic Workers Convention no. 189 (2011), recommendation no. 201 (2011) and the statements of commitment from all the tripartite constituents and outlines the roles and responsibilities of each tripartite partner during the promotion for ratification of the convention and its implementation. Implementation of the Plan of Action has begun through conducting of situational analysis of living and working conditions of domestic workers in Tanzania centering on supporting social partners in effective implementation of the Tripartite Action Plan ( ). During the 100th Session of the International Labour Conference held in June 2011, the ILO s tripartite constituents adopted the Domestic Workers This Tripartite Plan of Action that seeks to make decent work a reality for domestic workers in Tanzania was recently launched in Dar es Salaam officiated by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Honourable Gaudensia Kabaka Convention No. 189 and Recommendation No. 201 aimed at improving working conditions for domestic workers worldwide. Within the UN in Tanzania, through the Inter Agency Gender Group (IAGG), a code of conduct for UN staff employing domestic workers has been developed aimed at making UN staff take a lead in promoting decent work for domestic workers in the country. The code, once approved through the UNCT, will be part of an orientation kit for newly recruited as well the current UN staff in Tanzania. To date the ILO is working together with the Conservation Hotels Domestic Social Services and Consultancy Workers Union (CHODAWU) to conduct media campaigns and other advocacy activities aimed at raising awareness raising and information disseminating concerning the above instruments. *** There are over 880,000 domestic workers in Mainland Tanzania. please contact us at: hoyce.temu@one.un.org. Website: Tel: (+255)

8 Rwanda Genocide Commemoration Never Again ver 700 people participated in the com- O memoration of the 20th Rwanda Genocide anniversary held at the Mlimani City Conference Hall on April 7, The theme for this year s anniversary was, Remember-Unite-Renew it aimed to honor the victims of the genocide and offer solidarity to the survivors whose resilience continues to inspire the public. The Guest of Honour was the Minister of State in the President s Office, Professor Mark Mwandosya. Participants included members of the diplomatic community, senior government officials including Former Organisation of African Unity Secretary General- Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, academic institutions representatives, representatives from civil society and faith based institutions, artists and media practitioners and invited guests. Activities included a procession, an exhibition on the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, a torch and candle lighting ceremony screened testimonials from genocide survivors, speeches, a poem recited by Zainab Abdalla of Youth of United Nations Association and songs sung by students from Wailes and Miburani secondary schools in Temeke. It is possible to rise from the ashes, from a people destroyed, to a nation, built on strong foundation, with a vibrant economy, PROF Mark Mwandosya During his Key note address to the public, the Guest of Honor, Professor Mwandosya said, Through resolve, determination and action, the people of Rwanda, the RPF and the Government under the leadership of His Excellency Paul Kagame, have shown Africa and the world that it is possible to rise from the ashes, from a people destroyed, to a nation, built on strong foundation, with a vibrant economy at peace with itself. The Registrar of the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda-UNICTR and UN Assistant Secretary General, Mr. Bongani Majola also addressed the participants saying the first stage of trials of 93 accused was now complete aiding the process of reconciliation and rebuilding Rwanda. For his part, the Acting UN Resident Above. Youth participate in processions organized to commemorate two decades since the Rwandan Genocide took place. During the commemorations, candles were lilt in memory of the many people whose lives perished during the genocide in PHOTO UN Representative and Head of Unicef, Jama Gulaid read the Statement of the UN Secretary General which in part read, I will encourage the people and Government of Rwanda to continue promoting the inclusive spirit needed for healing and reconciliation, and to deepen respect for human rights. He added: This will set the country firmly on course for a peaceful future and benefit the wider Great Lakes region, which continues to cope with the impact of the genocide. Before this climax event, The UN Information Center along with the Rwanda High Commission launched the Kwibuka 20 awareness period, conducted educational outreach sessions to schools and had media programmes organized around the commemoration.

9 United Nations agencies intensify war against HIV and AIDS he Tanzania UN Cares Team in T partnership with UNPLUS have embarked on conducting learning session across UN agencies to sensitize staff on working in a world with HIV/ AIDS. The session is conducted in each UN agency with main topics covering HIV Quiz, Information on UN HIV Personnel Policy vis-à-vis the 10 UN Cares minimum standards, dialogue on what should be done to achieve 3 Zero s- Zero New Infections, Zero AIDS related deaths and zero discrimination among others. The minimum standards include: Information about UN policies and benefits related to HIV/AIDS, Information about preventing transmission of HIV/ AIDS and accessing services, learning and training activities on stigma and discrimination. The others are access to male and female condoms, voluntary counselling and testing, Insurance covering HIV/ AIDS related expenses, confidential handling of personal information, first aid using standard precautions, rapid access to PEP starter kits and managerial commitment. During the learning sessions, UN staff are encouraged to use the opportunity to know their HIV status by taking voluntary HIV/AIDS testing while a special booklet titled Living in a World with Aids is availably circulated in both English and Swahili. In addressing stigma and discrimination among other initiatives, it is urged that the fight against the elimination of HIV/ AIDS related stigma focuses on youth who are at higher risk of being infected with HIV/AIDS because they are more active sexually. The Tanzania UN Cares team expects to finish the learning sessions for all UN agencies by June 2014 and after focus on non-communicable diseases such as High blood pressure, Diabetics, Cervical and Breast Cancer and Obesity condition. *** 3 Zeros -- Zero New Infections, Zero AIDS related deaths and Zero discrimination among others. FAO Country Representative, Ms Diana Tempelman, undergoes voluntary blood screening. PHOTO FAO 10 Minimum Standards that the UN system-wide workplace must observe: All UN personnel and their families should have access to: 1 Information about UN policies and benefits relating to HIV. 2 Information about preventing transmission of HIV and accessing services. 3 Learning and training activities on stigma and discrimination. 4 Access to male and female condoms. 5 Voluntary counseling and testing. 6 Insurance covering HIVrelated expenses. 7 Confidential handling of personal information. 8 First aid using standard precautions. 9 Rapid access to PEP starter kits. 10 Managerial commitment. For more information: please contact us at: hoyce.temu@one.un.org. Website: Tel: (+255)

10 UN model conference attracts more than 130 African youth anzania hosted the Tanzania International Model T United Nations (TIMUN) from April 7, 2014 to April 14, 2014 in Arusha that attracted more than 130 students from Tanzania mainland, the isles and some other African countries including Kenya and Uganda. The theme of the event was, Young People on Post 2015 Development Agenda: Time for Collective Action. The Model United Nations General Assembly is the simulation of the UN General Assembly by students who get an opportunity to take on roles as diplomats practicing diplomacy, leadership and United Nations work. Participants conducted research on international issues, negotiated, debated and then developed solutions to some of the world problems. The Head of the East African Federation Mr. Charles Njoroge officiated at the closing ceremony during which he heard several resolutions read out to him. The resolutions included emphasis on comprehensive sexual education to be provided in schools and participants young girls to be allowed to proceed with their education a few months after giving birth. Above: Some YUNA members having discussions on the role of youth in promoting health and education. Below: ROLE PLAY - Young people portray how concurrent sexual partner have a high risk of getting new HIV/AIDS infection. PHOTO YUNA TANZANIA On democracy and good governance, the students urged member states to be tolerant and advised member states to engage in peaceful negotiations and dialogue. The participant s emulated Rwanda s policy known as ku rwana ruswa where corrupt leaders are imprisoned for a maximum of up to 50 years. The youths were deeply concerned over the millions of human lives that were lost over the past years through military warfare and condemned the violation of human rights and violence against women. Ms. Tapiwa Kupfuwa from Zimbabwe said, I have learned lot here, I will introduce the Model United Nations to my fellow students in Bulawayo. The event was supported by the UN Communications group, the Africa Medical Foundation and the John Hopkins University.

11 UN joins forces to enhance dialogue on pro-poor sustainable growth A woman and her son cross a section of the road that has been badly damaged by flush floods in Dar es Salaam using a make-shift bridge. Environmental hazards need cooperation of various stakeholders to mitigate. PHOTO SIMBA DEO nder the joint UN Poverty and U Environment Initiative, UNEP and UNDP have been working together towards enhancing the national and district capacities to mainstream and implement environmental sustainability, poverty reduction, and gender and climate change linkages in district and sector development plans and financial mechanisms in Tanzania. Through this program, the two UN agencies, with one voice, have managed to facilitate and support nationalwide stakeholders dialogue on evidence-based pro-poor and environmentally sustainable growth with medium-term and long-term development perspectives beyond MDG The project has also enhanced capacity of President s Office Planning Commission (POPC), Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Prime Minister's Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) for budgeting and monitoring of plans and strategies on gender and environmental sustainability. The current phase of the project covers Ikungi (Singida), Nyasa (Ruvuma) and Bunda (Mara) districts and it also includes UNWOMEN as one of the participating UN agencies. Under the same initiative, On 16th April, 2014 POPC in collaboration with UNDP and UNEP conducted a Stakeholders Knowledge Sharing meeting to strengthen efforts in the project supported priority areas/interventions by sharing experiences from poverty and environment studies and interventions on the ground. The meeting was held at Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort and was attended by 43 participants from Government Agencies, Districts, Research Institutions, Embassies, and private sector. In this knowledge sharing forum, participants from the ground shared the usefulness of the initiative in terms of practically touching the lives of the community also building up on the Millennium Development Goals Acceleration Framework related initiatives with the use of ICT in enhancing pro-poor and environmental sustainability through ICT (use of mobiles phones and FM Radios). The inter-agency collaboration in implementing the project has supported greater achievement of intended results being able to create nexus of poverty and environment dialogues and major reports for the needed action to be taken and supporting initiatives at the district levels - Ikungi, Nyasa and Bunda, for the pro-poor growth and sustainable development. Same reference groups of implementing partners minimize duplications and enhance coherence, which enhance efficient use of combined resources. Under the same initiative, On 16th April, 2014 POPC in collaboration with UNDP and UNEP conducted a Stakeholders Knowledge Sharing meeting to strengthen efforts. please contact us at: hoyce.temu@one.un.org. Website: Tel: (+255)

12 UNDAP Results at a glance Cluster III The UNDAP programs under cluster three include; Governance, Emergencies and Disaster Response and Refugees. Examples of Results Achieved with UN Support include: Basic and essential services including food assistance have been provided to 105,572 refugees. As well, 34,052 Burundian former refugees from Mtabila refugee camp were successfully assisted to return home, in full compliance with international human rights law and international protection principles. The capacity of Tanzanian immigration officials has since been enhanced to help maintain the humanitarian/ asylum space in Tanzania. Immigration officials are now trained on best practices and international norms for border management including international human rights standards in the context of mixed migration flows and on procedures to assist vulnerable migrants. Major steps were taken to ensure that Tanzanian children coming into conflict with the law have their rights and due process guarantees upheld. Now 100% of children appearing in the juvenile court in Dar Es Salaam (the only juvenile court in the country) have their right to legal representation upheld and 100% of children in Segerea and Keko Prisons and Upanga Retention Home are receiving legal help under the new legal aid programme. To date, the programme has secured the release of over 350children from detention. 67 children have benefited from the first community based rehabilitation programme for young offenders in the country (based in Dar Es Salaam), having been diverted from the criminal justice system or given a non custodial sentence. Access to justice has been improved for survivors of GBV and child abuse through the establishment and strengthening of Police Gender and Children's Desks in all 417 police stations improving the capacity of the police to handle the approximately 30,000 cases of GBV and child abuse that are reported on the Mainland and in Zanzibar each year. The capacity of the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA) to handle labour disputes has been increased through training of mediators and arbitrators. Since its establishment, a total of 46,357 complaints have been filed at the CMA up to May Of these, 44,362 complaints have been successfully resolved. Major steps were taken to ensure that Tanzanian children coming into conflict with the law have their rights and due process guarantees upheld. Now 100% of children appearing in the juvenile court in Dar es Salaam have their right to legal representation upheld. An official with UNHCR registers a family of refugees during a verification exercise. PHOTO UNHCR please contact us at: hoyce.temu@one.un.org. Website: Tel: (+255)

13 UNDAP Results at a glance Cluster III continued from page 12 Significant progress was also made in anti-corruption capacities in Zanzibar including UN support to the establishment of a new anti-corruption agency, building on earlier UN support to policy development and legislation drafting. Tanzania s Aid Management Information Systems upgraded and integrated into national budget, expenditure and planning, informed by South- South knowledge sharing. Tanzania won 2012 Development Gateway 1st Prize, in global International Aid Transparency Initiative. Effective parliamentary oversight, legislation skills and ability to represent citizens promoted through trainings and seminars on parliamentary and committee rules, national budget oversight, poverty reduction strategies as well as more inclusive law making. Needs assessments for skills development for the National Assembly and the Zanzibar House of Representatives are complete along with a series of Zanzibar training seminars and equipment for Committee oversight inspections and public hearings. UN has put in place a large support project for the 2015 General Election including support to a peaceful election environment. Early activities include support to the successful completion of the first round of voter registration across Zanzibar and enlargement of community-based peace building dialogues. The Women's Legal Aid Centre (WLAC) is now better able to provide counselling to survivors of abuse, violence and exploitation by applying new guidelines and procedures on handling GBV cases. WLAC provided legal aid services to 1685 women and children survivors of GBV in the legal aid clinics and 123 women were attended to by paralegals in the paralegal units. This led to the winning of 11 cases related to Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG). Local community leaders can now better prepare for disasters with revised National Guidelines and lead new vulnerability assessments as a result of UN support. This capacity now includes new early warning systems and operations plans to reduce threats to crops and food security from pests. Effective parliamentary oversight, legislation skills and ability to represent citizens promoted through trainings and seminars on parliamentary and committee rules, national budget oversight, poverty reduction strategies as well as more inclusive law making. Needs assessments for skills development for the National Assembly and the Zanzibar House of Representatives are complete along with a series of Zanzibar training seminars and equipment. Section of Parliament building and offices in Dodoma. The Legislative is one of the key pillars in a democratic society. With an effective Parliament, the country can make big development strides. PHOTO SIMBA DEO please contact us at: hoyce.temu@one.un.org. Website: Tel: (+255)

14 UNFPA partners with Kili Marathon 2014 to campaign against teenage pregnancy and child marriages ccording to statistics, Tanzania A has one of the highest child marriage prevalence rates in the world. Statistics on average indicate that almost two out of five girls will be married before their 18th birthday. While child marriage is common in Tanzania, prevalence is highest in Shinyanga (59%), Tabora (58%), Mara (55%), Lindi (48%), Mbeya (45%) and Morogoro (42%). Statistics in other regions stand at Singida (42%), Rukwa (40%), Ruvuma (39%), Mwanza (37%), Kagera (36%), Mtwara (35%), Manyara (34%), Pwani (33%), Tanga (29%), Arusha (27%), Kilimanjaro (27%), Kigoma (26%), Dar es Salaam (19%) and Iringa (8%). The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in March signed a partnership deal with the Kilimanjaro International Marathon 2011 that aimed at highlighting issues of teenage pregnancy and child marriage. UNFPA in collaboration with UMATI and other partners that included Engenderhealth, and Marie Stopes Tanzania used the marathon as a platform to provide Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services including family planning to young people and the communities at large. As a result, 150 people received information on family planning while 250 people received family planning services which included vasectomy, IUCD insertion and removal, pills, implant insertions and injections in just five hours. Child marriage results in early and unwanted pregnancies, posing lifethreatening risks for young girls. A girl who marries later is more likely to stay in school, work and re-invest her income into her family and community. She is also more empowered to choose when, where and how many children to have. She and her family are more educated and healthier, commented Mariam Khan, UNFPA Acting Representative. She added that investing in girls helps break the cycle of poverty in the family and community at large as longer schooling and later marriage leads to healthier, wealthier families. This was UNFPA s second sponsorship of the event that brought together over 6,000 runners from more than eight countries. UNFPA staff took part in the marathon alongside youths in the 5km and 21km categories. The agency sponsored 26 youths aged from Amani children's Centre to run under the theme; Advocating to ending child marriage and teenage pregnancy. Upcoming World UN Days UNFPA Country Representative Mariam Khan (right first row) participates in the Kilimanjaro International Marathon. PHOTO UNFPA o 28 April World Day for Safety and Health at Work o 1 May - Labour Day o 3 May World Press Freedom Day o 22 May International Day of Biodiversity o 25 May - Africa Day o 29 May International Day of UN peacekeepers o 8 June - World Oceans Day o 16 June Day of the African Child UN reform at a glance A Stronger United Nations for a Better World! Tanzania is among eight countries to pilot the Delivering as One reform initiative at country level. Albania, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Pakistan, Rwanda, Uruguay and Viet Nam are the others. For more information on UN reform and coherence please visit UN Resident Coordinator s Office Communications Specialist hoyce.temu@one.un.org Phone: (+255) Visit for more information