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Tanzania: Civil Society and Human Rights

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 June 2025UIN 56234

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) human rights and (b) civil society organisations operating in Tanzania.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK has recently launched the Wajibika programme in Tanzania which aims to empower Tanzanian citizens and promote inclusive and effective civic space, political inclusion and address media freedom and access to information.

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