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Legal frameworks governing various thematic areas in Tanzania, including Acts, Regulations, and Case Law.

1.1 Human Rights and Governance
- Constitution of Tanzania
- Civil and Political Rights (Freedom of Expression, Assembly, etc.)
- Socio-Economic Rights (Right to Education, Health, etc.)
- Access to Justice and Legal Aid
- National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) Laws
- Anti-Discrimination and Equality Laws
1.2 Gender, Women, and Children’s Rights
- Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
- Child Rights and Protection (Law of the Child Act)
- Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Laws
- Laws on Family, Marriage, and Divorce
1.3 Disability, Elderlies, and Social Protection
- Disability Rights and Accessibility Laws
- Social Protection and Pension Laws
- Rights of Older Persons
1.4 Economic Development and Employment
- Labour and Employment Laws
- Cooperative and Microfinance Laws
- Business and Investment Laws
- Informal Sector Legal Framework
1.5 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
- Land Laws and Tenure Systems
- Mining, Oil, and Gas Laws
- Forestry and Conservation Laws
- Climate Change and Environmental Protection Laws
- Wildlife and Biodiversity Protection
1.6 Disaster Management and Public Health
- Disaster Risk Management and Early Warning Systems
- Epidemic and Pandemic Response Laws
- Public Health and Disease Control Laws

Policy documents shaping governance and development in Tanzania.

2.1 Human Rights and Governance Policies
- National Human Rights Action Plans
- Open Government and Transparency Policies
- Access to Information and Media Policies
2.2 Gender, Women, and Children's Policies
- National Gender Policy
- National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children (NPAVAWC)
- Child Protection and Development Policies
2.3 Disability, Elderlies, and Social Protection Policies
- National Disability Inclusion Policy
- Social Welfare and Protection Policies
- Policies on Ageing and Rights of Older Persons
2.4 Economic Empowerment and Employment Policies
- National Employment Policy
- Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development Policies
- Cooperative and Financial Inclusion Policies
2.5 Natural Resources, Climate, and Environmental Policies
- National Land Policy
- Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Policies
- Mining, Oil, and Gas Sector Policies
- Climate Adaptation and Disaster Preparedness Policies
2.6 Health, Epidemics, and Disease Control Policies
- National Health Policy
- HIV/AIDS and Communicable Disease Policies
- COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Strategies

Core international human rights conventions, treaties, and guidelines from the United Nations.

3.1 Civil and Political Rights
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
- UN Guidelines on Freedom of Expression and Assembly
3.2 Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
- International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
- Right to Health, Education, and Work Frameworks
3.3 Women's Rights and Gender Equality
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
- Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
3.4 Children's Rights
- Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
- UN Guidelines on Alternative Care for Children
3.5 Disability Rights
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
- Disability-Inclusive Development Guidelines
3.6 Rights of the Elderly
- UN Principles for Older Persons
- Global Report on Ageing and Human Rights
3.7 Indigenous Peoples' Rights
- UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
- Indigenous Land and Resource Rights
3.8 Refugee and Migrant Rights
- 1951 Refugee Convention and its Protocol
- Global Compact on Migration

Key human rights instruments from African and other regional bodies.

4.1 African Human Rights Instruments
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR)
- African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance
- Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women (Maputo Protocol)
- African Youth Charter
4.2 East African Community (EAC) Frameworks
- EAC Human Rights Policy
- EAC Gender and Social Development Policies
4.3 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Frameworks
- SADC Protocol on Gender and Development
- SADC Principles on Elections
4.4 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Frameworks
- ECOWAS Treaty on Human Rights and Governance
- ECOWAS Frameworks on Migration and Refugees

Documents guiding global development initiatives and sustainability.

5.1 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- SDG-Specific Reports and Guidelines
5.2 Climate Change and Disaster Management
- Paris Agreement on Climate Change
- Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
5.3 Global Health and Pandemic Response
- International Health Regulations (IHR)

Frameworks related to democracy, participation, and civic rights.

6.1 Democracy and Electoral Systems
- UN and AU Guidelines on Free and Fair Elections
- International Electoral Observers' Guidelines
6.2 Civil Society and Civic Space
- Laws and Policies on NGO Operations
- CSO Engagement Frameworks
6.3 Digital Rights and Cybersecurity
- UN Guidelines on Privacy and Data Protection
- Cyber Laws Governing Freedom of Expression

A repository of studies, assessments, and reports related to various fields.

7.1 Human Rights Reports
- Tanzania Human Rights Reports
- African Human Rights Commission Reports
7.2 Gender and Social Inclusion Reports
- Reports on Gender-Based Violence and Women's Rights
- Disability and Social Protection Reports
7.3 Environmental and Climate Change Reports
- UN and National Climate Change Assessments
- Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management Reports
7.4 Economic and Development Reports
- Global and National Economic Outlook Reports
- Reports on Sustainable Livelihoods and Employment

1. Laws of Tanzania