MWE Correspondent
The Government of Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to essential social services and strengthening human rights protections, presenting its progress and future plans at a major global forum in Switzerland.
Speaking during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Tanzania’s Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Juma Zuberi Homera, said the country is implementing wide-ranging reforms aimed at improving living standards and ensuring inclusive national development.
Addressing international delegates, the minister explained that Tanzania is prioritizing access to healthcare, clean water, and electricity through major development programs designed to directly benefit citizens. He emphasized that strengthening social services is central to protecting human dignity and promoting long-term national stability.
Among the key initiatives highlighted was the country’s long-term national strategy, the Tanzania Development Vision 2050, which sets ambitious targets for economic transformation, social progress, and institutional modernization over the coming decades.
Homera told the council that Tanzania has also taken significant steps to expand healthcare access, including implementing a universal health insurance framework intended to ensure that all citizens can receive medical services without facing financial hardship. He noted that improved healthcare infrastructure and expanded insurance coverage are expected to reduce inequality and improve overall quality of life.
The minister also pointed to strategic infrastructure investments, including the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, a major electricity generation project designed to increase national energy capacity, support industrial growth, and expand electricity access in rural and urban communities.
In addition, Tanzania continues to implement its free education policy, which has expanded access to schooling and increased the number of students pursuing higher education through government-supported loans and scholarships. Officials believe that investing in education is essential to building a skilled workforce capable of driving future economic growth.
Homera also highlighted social protection programs aimed at strengthening equality and inclusion, particularly among young people and vulnerable populations. He said the government has established new institutional frameworks to promote youth participation in national development and is implementing nationwide efforts to combat violence against women and children.
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Legal reforms have also been introduced to improve access to justice. These include expanded legal aid services and the use of digital systems to make legal processes more accessible, transparent, and efficient.
The minister emphasized that Tanzania remains committed to working closely with international partners to promote and protect human rights through dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect. He told delegates that sustainable development and human rights are deeply interconnected, and progress in one area strengthens progress in the other.
International observers note that Tanzania’s presentation reflects a broader trend among developing nations seeking to align economic development with human rights commitments. By investing in infrastructure, healthcare, and education, countries aim to create conditions that support both prosperity and social stability.
As global attention increasingly focuses on inclusive development, Tanzania’s efforts signal its intention to position itself as a country committed not only to economic growth but also to ensuring that the benefits of that growth reach its entire population.
The address in Geneva underscores Tanzania’s ongoing engagement with the international community and its efforts to balance national development priorities with global human rights standards.
