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The Executive Plan to Combat Domestic Violence envisages to protect and improve the life conditions for families and for women through the implementation of programs that aim to fight domestic violence. The objective is to protect victims, reduce the numbers of domestic violence overall, and prevent such acts of violence, including by spreading social and public awareness of domestic violence and sexual and reproductive education.

The National Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Resolution Nº 1325/2000 of the UN Security Council on Women, Peace and Security was approved by the Angolan President in June 2017, revoking all legislation that contravenes it. The UN Resolution Nº 1325/2000 emphasizes the uneven impact of armed conflicts for men and women, and appeals for a higher degree of participation of women, and to the integration of gender equality in the prevention, management, and resolution of armed conflicts.

The National Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Resolution Nº 1325/2000 of the UN Security Council on Women, Peace and Security was approved by the Angolan President in June 2017, revoking all legislation that contravenes it. The UN Resolution Nº 1325/2000 emphasizes the uneven impact of armed conflicts on men and women, and appeals for a higher degree of participation of women, and the integration of gender equality in the prevention, management, and resolution of armed conflicts.

The plan outlines the materialization of the National Plan for the Advancement of Women (Plano Nacional para o Avanço da Mulher) by mapping out its objectives, finances, and progress evaluations given specific deadlines. It focuses on expanding services available to victims of domestic, sexual, physical, and psychological violence; improving institutions to educate the public on gender-based violence; implementing advocacy strategies to prevent and combat violence against women; and establishing multi-sector mechanisms to intervene in violent situations in which women may find themselves.

The Gender Policy and its Implementation outlines a general plan for the creation of institutional mechanisms that will assist in the implementation of policies targeting gender inequality. Critical areas identified include economic empowerment, education, basic needs, and childbirth mortality.

The President approved the National Policy for Gender Equality and Equity in December 2013. The policy and strategic plan on gender equality between men and women promotes equal opportunities, rights, and responsibilities in all domains of their economic, political, and social lives. It further establishes state liability in the adoption and execution of policies and promotes sustainable development, along with other basic human rights principles, such as non-discrimination, gender equality, and respect of individuals.

The petitioner and the respondent were divorced in the local court where the petitioner was granted custody of the couple’s three children, with the respondent retaining rights of access. The couple were also ordered to share their household goods equally.

The Act defines and prohibits human trafficking. The PCTP Act adopts a broad definition of human trafficking, namely, that a person is guilty of human trafficking if he or she delivers, recruits, transports, transfers, harbours, sells, exchanges, leases or receives another person, through various means, including the use of force, deception, or coercion, aimed at the person or an immediate family member for the purpose of exploitation.

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act defines and prohibits domestic and related gender-based violence, as well as provides for legal remedies and ancillary issues (e.g., financial wellbeing of abused persons). Protection orders can be obtained under the Act by, and not limited to, (a) an abused spouse, (b) a child subjected to domestic violence, and/or (c) a parent who has a child in common with the abuser. Protection orders can require respondents to refrain from further acts of violence as well as bar them from areas frequented by the abused person, including their own homes.

This memorandum provides a brief overview of corruption in Tanzania and efforts taken by the government to address the problem. The memorandum also examines the problems that emerge in prosecuting or adjudicating corruption cases in Tanzania and the reasons corruption cases fail.