GENEVA, March 13 -- TANZANIA is doubling down on its commitment to safeguarding human rights, backed by robust constitutional, legal, and institutional frameworks.

The assurance was made during a side event held alongside the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.

During the event, Tanzania outlined its constitutional foundations, legislative measures, oversight institutions and ongoing engagement with regional and international human rights mechanisms.

Presenting Tanzanias position at the session, Assistant Director of Human Rights in the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs, Ms Beatrice Mpembo said the countrys human rights framework is anchored in a constitutional, legislative and insti...