Deus J. Kahangwa
Senior Member
- Jan 7, 2013
- 189
- 122
Taasisi ya UNA Tanzania, ni NGO inayopigania kuipeleka ajenda ya Umoja wa Mataifa karibu na makazi ya wananchi vijinini.
Kuna uanachama wa aina mbili katika UNA Tanzania. Kwanza ni uanachama wa mtu mmoja mmoja. Na pili ni wanachama wa vikundi kama vile NGO, vilabu, makampuni, na kadhalika. Sharti la uanachama ni moja tu: kuyakubali masharti ya kikatiba. Nakala ya Katiba ya UNA Tanzania inayotumika kwa sasa imeambatanishwa hapa chini katika ukurasa huu.
Taasisi ya UNA Tanzania imeanzishwa tangu mwaka 1964. Inaongozwa na katiba yenye (dira, dhima na) malengo mahsusi. Mwaka huu wa 2016, UNA Tanzania inatimiza umri wa miaka 53.
Wafuatao ndio viongozi wake wakuu tisa kwa sasa (soma G9) wakiwa na mamlaka ya kushiriki kura ya maamuzi ndani ya vikao vya Bodi. Hivyo, akidi ya vikao vya Bodi ya UNA Tanzania ni watu watano (5) tu.
Kwa ujumla, hili kundi la G9, ndio linapaswa kubeba sifa ikiwa mambo yatakwenda vema. Pia linapaswa kubeba lawama ikiwa mambo yatakwenda vibaya ndani ya UNA Tanzania.
Kwa kuyatambua haya, nimeona leo nikuleteeni wasifu wa UNA Tanzania kupitia jukwaa hili kusudi uone sababu ya kuwa sehemu ya timu hii katika kusukuma gurudumu la ajenda ya Umoja wa Mataifa hapa Tanzania. NItaongelea mambo yafuatayo:
Sasa endelea kujisomea mwenyewe.........
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I. REGISTRATION AND HEAD OFFICES OF UNA TANZANIA
The association was registered on 26thOctober 1964 with Registration Number S0.4864 under the Societies Act Chapter 337 of the Revised Laws (2002) as a voluntary, non-profit, non-Governmental Organization.
All citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania having 18 years of age and above, and who accept constitution of UNA Tanzania, may apply for individual membership.
Similarly, all Non-governmental Organizations, associations, clubs and institutions who accept constitution of UNA Tanzania, may apply for associate membership.
According to her official website, UNA Tanzania has more than 250 individual members, and over 300 UN Clubs and Chapters in Secondary Schools and Universities with over 25,000 student members.
The Headquarter of the Association is at the following address:
II. VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES OF UNA TANZANIA
1. Vision of UNA Tanzania: UNA Tanzania envisions “a strong peoples’ movement in support of ideals, principles and purposes of UN in Tanzania.”
2. Mission of UNA Tanzania: The Mission of UNA Tanzania is “bringing the United Nations closer to people and people closer to United Nations” by carrying “out capacity building, education, advocacy, lobbying and activism activities to increase stakeholders’ influence and participation in implementing UN agenda in Tanzania.”
3. Objectives of UNA Tanzania: The objectives of the Association are the following:
(a) To support fully the purposes and principles of the United Nations as enunciated in its charter.
(b) To educate its members and others about the United Nations and its specialized Agencies.
(c) To promote national and international peace, stability, understanding, solidarity and cooperation among people throughout the world without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.
(d) To strive for the recognition of the respect for human rights and fundamental freedom throughout the world, and for the recognition of the responsibilities and duties which those rights involve for individuals and communities, and for the improvement of economic and social conditions.
(e) To contribute to the removal of obstacles to peace, to work for justice, security and to promote the development of peaceful co-operation among nations.
(f) To promote research, information and education about the principles, activities and potentialities of the United Nations and to help shape its agenda and mandate.
(g) To provide platform for people’s engagement in the United Nations activities and processes.
(h) To implement projects in furtherance of goals and development targets of the United Nations and those of the United Nations Association of Tanzania.
III. CURRENT LEADERSHIP OF UNA TANZANIA
The Annual General Meeting which was held in 2011 at the Karimjee Hall, in Dar es salaam elected a new Executive Committee as follows: Reginald Munisi-Chairperson; Benedict Kikove-Vice Chairperson; Lawrence Chuma-Treasurer; while other Executive Committee Members were Malli Sillesi Malli; Deusdedit Jovin; Costantine Magavilla; Beauty Mmari, Tatu Mmanga and Ibrahim Bakari.
IV. KEY PARTNERS OF UNA TANZANIA
Key Partners of UNA Tanzania include:
Wajumbe wa Mkutano Mkuu wa UNA Tanzania-British Council mwaka jana
Wageni Rasmi, Balozi Mahiga na UN Resident Coordinator, Alvaro Rodriguez, wakiwa katika picha pamoja na Wajumbe wa Mkutano Mkuu wa UNA Tanzania-British Council mwaka jana
Balozi Mahiga akiongea na Waandshi wa habari baada ya kutoa mada katika Mkutano Mkuu wa UNA Tanzania mwaka jana
Reginald Munisi, Mwenyekiti wa UNA Tanzania, akiongea na waandishi wa habari mara baada ya Mkutano Mkuu mwaka jana.
V. ORGANISATIONAL CHART OF UNA TANZANIA
The UNA Tanzania Organization Chart has four distinct levels. These are the Annual General Meeting, the Executive Committee, the Secretariat and the Branches. Each level is briefly discussed below.
1. The Annual General Meeting brings together members of the organization. This is the highest decision-making body of the association.
2. The Executive Committee is made up of nine members. The nine (9) members are elected by AGM. The committee is led by a Chairperson and delegates its powers to the Secretariat.
3. The Secretariat is led by the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General. They lead a team of Administration, Program and Support Staff. These are all employed officials. On some occasions, this team also includes volunteers and interns.
Currently, Nancy Kaizilege is the Secretary General of UNA Tanzania, while the Deputy Secretary General is Robert Kasenene. Recently Nancy Kaizilege was also appointed The Chairperson of an NGO called Policy Forum Tanzania. She also works as a Project Officer at UNESCO(Dar). In managerialjargon, one would say, she is a portfolio worker.
4. The Branches are scattered across the country on a geographical basis. They are governed by the relevant rules of procedures. Delegations from branches to the AGM are made of five (5) voting representatives of each official branch.
VI. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UNA TANZANIA
1. REGINALD MUNISI is the Chairperson of the United Nations Association of Tanzania. He has held a number of posts in the organization previously, including as the Secretary General. He has helped UNA Tanzania in implementing key programs including on SRHR, Election Monitoring, Peace and Security, and Capacity Building.
2. BENEDICT KIKOVE is the Vice Chairperson of UNA Tanzania, elected in 2013. He holds a B.A (Hons) in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam Tanzania, currently undertaking PGD in Managament of Foreign Relations at the Mozambique- Tanzania Centre for Foreign Relations and Diplomacy.
3. LAWRENCE CHUMA is the Treasuer of the organization. He was elected in 2013 and his tasks include overseeing financial accountability, and reporting on the organization's financial status during annual general and executive committee meetings.
4. TATU MANGA, hails from Nzega District, Tabora. She finished her Secondary Education at Bwiru Girl's secondary in 1973 and later went on to study at different levels including receiving a Masters of Public Admistration from Mzumbe University.
5. COSTANTINE MAGAVILLA is a member of the UNA Tanzania Executive Committee/ Board. He is also the Executive Director for Mancom Limited, a multimedia company born out of his passion for the visual process and communication. He also serves as a Strategic Director for Masoko Limited, a leading marketing consultancy firm in Tanzania.
6. BEAUTY MMARI is a longtime member of UNA Tanzania. She has worked in the telecoms and banking sectors for many years and is actively involved in local politics.
7. DEUSDEDIT JOVIN is an ICT expert, has lectured at various IT Colleges including IIT and LearnIT. Has also worked in the telecoms sector for five years. He has been a member of UNA Tanzania for more than 10 years and is actively involved in local politics. He was elected to his current role in the committee in 2013.
8. MALLI SILESI is a member of the EXCOM, who lives and works in Mara region. She has represented UNA Tanzania in a number of international gatherings.
9. IBRAHIM BAKARI lives and works in Dodoma. He was elected into his position in 2013 and has represented the organization in a number of international gatherings organized by WFUNA.
VII. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF UNA TANZANIA
UNA Tanzania has been operating in the civil society community for about 5 decades. Her exceptional history and experience stretches back from 1964, with her most productive tenure from 1996. The following are some of the success stories:
1. Establishment of Commission of Human Rights and Good Governance: UNA Tanzania led a team of 10 NGOs to collate public opinion, participate in developing legislation and lobby parliament, for the establishment of a Commission Human Rights and Good Governance in Tanzania. The institution has now been in operation since 2001. UNA Tanzania is recognized for this endeavor and sends representation in the commissioner’s selection.
2. 2001 Media Policy Development: UNA Tanzania led a team of NGOs, in collaboration with Article 91, to conduct consultations towards the development of the Tanzania Media Policy of 2001. The conviction behind the exercise was to work towards enhancing the functioning of a free, independent and responsible media in Tanzania.
3. Spear-heading CSO MDGs campaign in Tanzania: since early 2000’s UNA Tanzania has been playing a leading role on campaigning for MDGs awareness, implementation and stakeholders’ engagement. The organization has worked in over 10 regions in the country, and has partnered with the UNAs of Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Sweden in the process.
4. MKUKUTA II Consultations in 2010: UNA Tanzania participated in the CSO consultations towards the development of the second National Strategy for Growth and Poverty Reduction (NSGPR) or MKUKUTA II. UNA Tanzania led consultations in the Lake Zone region and was part of the technical committee submitting the CSOs position to the review and drafting process during the 2010 National Policy Dialogue.
5. International Engagement: UNA Tanzania has not only been actively engaging in National processes but also at International level. We are participating at various UN processes including General Assembly, Conference of Parties (COP), the ICPD Beyond 2014 and the Post 2015 agenda consultations.
6. YUNA Tanzania, National MUN, EARMUN and ARMUN: an important part of the UNA Tanzania history is the establishment of our youth wing in 1996, which went on to seek registration in 2005. Through the youth wing, more than 12 National Model United Nations (MUN) have been conducted. In 2006, in collaboration with the UNAs of Kenya and Uganda, and the UNA Youth of Kenya, we organized the first Eastern Africa Regional MUN (EARMUN) and ever since, 4 events have been held. This was a result of an Africa-wide MUN (ARMUN) that was conducted in South Africa, in collaboration with the UNA of South Africa and their Stellenbosch University Chapter.
7. Coordinated Observance of 50th Anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
VIII. CURRENT UNA TANZANIA STRATEGIC PLAN 2013/16
The United Nations Association of Tanzania programming for 2013 throughout 2016 is informed by its strategy document drawn in 2013. Developing the strategy involved a number of consultations with members of the association and partners, and with the leadership of the Executive Committee, a three (3) year strategic plan was developed.
Their project and activities are rooted in four (4) focus areas of the strategic plan. These are; Millennium Development Goals; Democracy, Good Governance and Human Rights; Peace and Security; and Organizational Development.
1. Sustainable development
They are working to contribute towards creating an enabling environment for the effective advancement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Post 2015 Development Agenda. UNA Tanzania has been involved in MDGs Awareness for the past eight years and with the MDGs edging closer to expiration in 2015 (as well as MKUKUTA II and FYDP in Tanzania), this experience will help in contributing towards accelerating the achievement of the remaining milestones for Tanzania and taking stock of lessons in implementing the MDGs on how we can do better in the future through the expected SDGs as they are localized in our national development framework.
2. Democracy, good governance & human rights
Under this area, they are working to promote positive civic and media engagement in the electoral process and advocate for the inclusion and visibility of human rights in the development process and new constitution for Tanzania. Throughout its existence, UNA Tanzania has endeavored to contribute towards strengthening democracy, good governance and human rights; and the establishment of the Tanzania Human Rights Commission, promoting press freedom, conducting national media monitoring in 2000 and 2005 elections as well as civic voter education in 2010 elections have been key program successes for the organization.
3. Peace and security
UNA Tanzania has been and continues to actively engage in the ICGLR (International Conference on the Great Lakes Regions) peace process. As such, this is a maintained program area where we aim to enhance youth and CSOs engagement in the process. Specifically, UNA Tanzania will be working towards establishment of the national Peace and Security Chapter for the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region peace process; increased representation of marginalized voices – youth, women and children – in the process, and enhanced representation on and intervention against Sexual and Gender Based Violence.
4. Organizational development
The main purpose under this is to strengthen capacity of the organization for effective implementation of its mandates and the entire strategic plan. UNA Tanzania will be focusing on its governance, management, human resources, finance, relationships and service delivery with the aim of strengthening systems, procedures, operations, cooperation and networking, increase accountability and transparency, as well as ensuring organizational sustainability.
IX. CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF UNA TANZANIA MEETINGS
1. MEETINGS OF THE SECRETARIAT
At the secretariat level the frequency of meetings is determined by the following constitutional provision:
(a) The secretary general “Shall be in charge of day to day functions of the Association” [(IX)(14)(c)(i)].
(b) This means that meetings can be held on a daily basis, if need be.
2. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
At the Board level the frequency of meetings is determined by the following constitutional provisions:
(a) The secretary general “Shall report to the Executive Committee on the activities of the Association at least once in every three months” [(IX)(14)(c)(iv)].
(b) The secretary general “Shall in consultation with the Chairperson convene the meetings of the Executive Committee and the Annual General Meeting or Extraordinary General Meeting [(IX)(14)(c)(vi)].
(c) The Executive Committee “shall meet as and when necessary at least once every three months; and shall make its own rules of procedure” to this effect [(XI)(19)(v)].
3. MEETINGS OF THE AGM
At the AGM level the frequency of meetings is determined by the following constitutional provision:
(a) The Annual General Meetings of the Association “shall be held between January and March,” subject to either “two months’ notice” for ordinary AGM or “fourteen days’ notice” for extra-ordinary AGM [(X)(15)(c)-(d)]
(b) All extra-ordinary AGM's are predicated either on a request “in writing by at least one third of the members of the Association" or on "a resolution of the Executive Committee” [(X)(16)(a)-(b)].
X. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
From what has been said above, it is obvious that UNA Tanzania occupies a privileged position when it comes to bridging the United Nations Agenda with what is happening on the ground in Tanzania.
For this to come true, key strategic initiatives are being made by the nine-man Board of UNA Tanzania. Among these are the following:
(a) Holding all constitutional meetings in time at the Secretariat, Board and AGM levels.
(b) Employing a core team of full-time employees.
(c) Decentralizing the organisation to every region beyond the current seven branches.
(d) Fundraising vigorously in order to be able to implement her projects.
(e) Expanding our membership base to every region in Tanzania so as to create a real space in which we can dramatize the UN agenda
For further reference, the UNA Tanzania constitution is hereby attached.
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Kuna uanachama wa aina mbili katika UNA Tanzania. Kwanza ni uanachama wa mtu mmoja mmoja. Na pili ni wanachama wa vikundi kama vile NGO, vilabu, makampuni, na kadhalika. Sharti la uanachama ni moja tu: kuyakubali masharti ya kikatiba. Nakala ya Katiba ya UNA Tanzania inayotumika kwa sasa imeambatanishwa hapa chini katika ukurasa huu.
Wafuatao ndio viongozi wake wakuu tisa kwa sasa (soma G9) wakiwa na mamlaka ya kushiriki kura ya maamuzi ndani ya vikao vya Bodi. Hivyo, akidi ya vikao vya Bodi ya UNA Tanzania ni watu watano (5) tu.
Kwa ujumla, hili kundi la G9, ndio linapaswa kubeba sifa ikiwa mambo yatakwenda vema. Pia linapaswa kubeba lawama ikiwa mambo yatakwenda vibaya ndani ya UNA Tanzania.
Kwa kuyatambua haya, nimeona leo nikuleteeni wasifu wa UNA Tanzania kupitia jukwaa hili kusudi uone sababu ya kuwa sehemu ya timu hii katika kusukuma gurudumu la ajenda ya Umoja wa Mataifa hapa Tanzania. NItaongelea mambo yafuatayo:
I. Registration And Head Offices Of Una Tanzania
II. Vision, Mission And Objectives Of Una Tanzania
III. Current Leadership Of Una Tanzania
IV. Key Partners Of Una Tanzania
V. Organisational Chart Of Una Tanzania
VI. Members Of The Board Of Directors Of Una Tanzania
VII. Key Achievements Of Una Tanzania
VIII. Current Una Tanzania Strategic Plan 2013/16
IX. Constitutional Framework Of Una Tanzania Meetings
X. Conclusion And Recommendations
II. Vision, Mission And Objectives Of Una Tanzania
III. Current Leadership Of Una Tanzania
IV. Key Partners Of Una Tanzania
V. Organisational Chart Of Una Tanzania
VI. Members Of The Board Of Directors Of Una Tanzania
VII. Key Achievements Of Una Tanzania
VIII. Current Una Tanzania Strategic Plan 2013/16
IX. Constitutional Framework Of Una Tanzania Meetings
X. Conclusion And Recommendations
Sasa endelea kujisomea mwenyewe.........
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I. REGISTRATION AND HEAD OFFICES OF UNA TANZANIA
The association was registered on 26thOctober 1964 with Registration Number S0.4864 under the Societies Act Chapter 337 of the Revised Laws (2002) as a voluntary, non-profit, non-Governmental Organization.
All citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania having 18 years of age and above, and who accept constitution of UNA Tanzania, may apply for individual membership.
Similarly, all Non-governmental Organizations, associations, clubs and institutions who accept constitution of UNA Tanzania, may apply for associate membership.
According to her official website, UNA Tanzania has more than 250 individual members, and over 300 UN Clubs and Chapters in Secondary Schools and Universities with over 25,000 student members.
The Headquarter of the Association is at the following address:
Msikiti Road,
Mikocheni,
P.O. Box 9182,
+255-773-257-121
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
Mikocheni,
P.O. Box 9182,
+255-773-257-121
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
II. VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES OF UNA TANZANIA
1. Vision of UNA Tanzania: UNA Tanzania envisions “a strong peoples’ movement in support of ideals, principles and purposes of UN in Tanzania.”
2. Mission of UNA Tanzania: The Mission of UNA Tanzania is “bringing the United Nations closer to people and people closer to United Nations” by carrying “out capacity building, education, advocacy, lobbying and activism activities to increase stakeholders’ influence and participation in implementing UN agenda in Tanzania.”
3. Objectives of UNA Tanzania: The objectives of the Association are the following:
(a) To support fully the purposes and principles of the United Nations as enunciated in its charter.
(b) To educate its members and others about the United Nations and its specialized Agencies.
(c) To promote national and international peace, stability, understanding, solidarity and cooperation among people throughout the world without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.
(d) To strive for the recognition of the respect for human rights and fundamental freedom throughout the world, and for the recognition of the responsibilities and duties which those rights involve for individuals and communities, and for the improvement of economic and social conditions.
(e) To contribute to the removal of obstacles to peace, to work for justice, security and to promote the development of peaceful co-operation among nations.
(f) To promote research, information and education about the principles, activities and potentialities of the United Nations and to help shape its agenda and mandate.
(g) To provide platform for people’s engagement in the United Nations activities and processes.
(h) To implement projects in furtherance of goals and development targets of the United Nations and those of the United Nations Association of Tanzania.
III. CURRENT LEADERSHIP OF UNA TANZANIA
The Annual General Meeting which was held in 2011 at the Karimjee Hall, in Dar es salaam elected a new Executive Committee as follows: Reginald Munisi-Chairperson; Benedict Kikove-Vice Chairperson; Lawrence Chuma-Treasurer; while other Executive Committee Members were Malli Sillesi Malli; Deusdedit Jovin; Costantine Magavilla; Beauty Mmari, Tatu Mmanga and Ibrahim Bakari.
IV. KEY PARTNERS OF UNA TANZANIA
Key Partners of UNA Tanzania include:
- United Nations Agencies
- Finland
- Norway
- Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Non-Governmental Organisations in Tanzania
Wajumbe wa Mkutano Mkuu wa UNA Tanzania-British Council mwaka jana
Wageni Rasmi, Balozi Mahiga na UN Resident Coordinator, Alvaro Rodriguez, wakiwa katika picha pamoja na Wajumbe wa Mkutano Mkuu wa UNA Tanzania-British Council mwaka jana
Balozi Mahiga akiongea na Waandshi wa habari baada ya kutoa mada katika Mkutano Mkuu wa UNA Tanzania mwaka jana
Reginald Munisi, Mwenyekiti wa UNA Tanzania, akiongea na waandishi wa habari mara baada ya Mkutano Mkuu mwaka jana.
V. ORGANISATIONAL CHART OF UNA TANZANIA
The UNA Tanzania Organization Chart has four distinct levels. These are the Annual General Meeting, the Executive Committee, the Secretariat and the Branches. Each level is briefly discussed below.
1. The Annual General Meeting brings together members of the organization. This is the highest decision-making body of the association.
2. The Executive Committee is made up of nine members. The nine (9) members are elected by AGM. The committee is led by a Chairperson and delegates its powers to the Secretariat.
3. The Secretariat is led by the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General. They lead a team of Administration, Program and Support Staff. These are all employed officials. On some occasions, this team also includes volunteers and interns.
Currently, Nancy Kaizilege is the Secretary General of UNA Tanzania, while the Deputy Secretary General is Robert Kasenene. Recently Nancy Kaizilege was also appointed The Chairperson of an NGO called Policy Forum Tanzania. She also works as a Project Officer at UNESCO(Dar). In managerialjargon, one would say, she is a portfolio worker.
4. The Branches are scattered across the country on a geographical basis. They are governed by the relevant rules of procedures. Delegations from branches to the AGM are made of five (5) voting representatives of each official branch.
VI. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UNA TANZANIA
1. REGINALD MUNISI is the Chairperson of the United Nations Association of Tanzania. He has held a number of posts in the organization previously, including as the Secretary General. He has helped UNA Tanzania in implementing key programs including on SRHR, Election Monitoring, Peace and Security, and Capacity Building.
2. BENEDICT KIKOVE is the Vice Chairperson of UNA Tanzania, elected in 2013. He holds a B.A (Hons) in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam Tanzania, currently undertaking PGD in Managament of Foreign Relations at the Mozambique- Tanzania Centre for Foreign Relations and Diplomacy.
3. LAWRENCE CHUMA is the Treasuer of the organization. He was elected in 2013 and his tasks include overseeing financial accountability, and reporting on the organization's financial status during annual general and executive committee meetings.
4. TATU MANGA, hails from Nzega District, Tabora. She finished her Secondary Education at Bwiru Girl's secondary in 1973 and later went on to study at different levels including receiving a Masters of Public Admistration from Mzumbe University.
5. COSTANTINE MAGAVILLA is a member of the UNA Tanzania Executive Committee/ Board. He is also the Executive Director for Mancom Limited, a multimedia company born out of his passion for the visual process and communication. He also serves as a Strategic Director for Masoko Limited, a leading marketing consultancy firm in Tanzania.
6. BEAUTY MMARI is a longtime member of UNA Tanzania. She has worked in the telecoms and banking sectors for many years and is actively involved in local politics.
7. DEUSDEDIT JOVIN is an ICT expert, has lectured at various IT Colleges including IIT and LearnIT. Has also worked in the telecoms sector for five years. He has been a member of UNA Tanzania for more than 10 years and is actively involved in local politics. He was elected to his current role in the committee in 2013.
8. MALLI SILESI is a member of the EXCOM, who lives and works in Mara region. She has represented UNA Tanzania in a number of international gatherings.
9. IBRAHIM BAKARI lives and works in Dodoma. He was elected into his position in 2013 and has represented the organization in a number of international gatherings organized by WFUNA.
VII. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF UNA TANZANIA
UNA Tanzania has been operating in the civil society community for about 5 decades. Her exceptional history and experience stretches back from 1964, with her most productive tenure from 1996. The following are some of the success stories:
1. Establishment of Commission of Human Rights and Good Governance: UNA Tanzania led a team of 10 NGOs to collate public opinion, participate in developing legislation and lobby parliament, for the establishment of a Commission Human Rights and Good Governance in Tanzania. The institution has now been in operation since 2001. UNA Tanzania is recognized for this endeavor and sends representation in the commissioner’s selection.
2. 2001 Media Policy Development: UNA Tanzania led a team of NGOs, in collaboration with Article 91, to conduct consultations towards the development of the Tanzania Media Policy of 2001. The conviction behind the exercise was to work towards enhancing the functioning of a free, independent and responsible media in Tanzania.
3. Spear-heading CSO MDGs campaign in Tanzania: since early 2000’s UNA Tanzania has been playing a leading role on campaigning for MDGs awareness, implementation and stakeholders’ engagement. The organization has worked in over 10 regions in the country, and has partnered with the UNAs of Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Sweden in the process.
4. MKUKUTA II Consultations in 2010: UNA Tanzania participated in the CSO consultations towards the development of the second National Strategy for Growth and Poverty Reduction (NSGPR) or MKUKUTA II. UNA Tanzania led consultations in the Lake Zone region and was part of the technical committee submitting the CSOs position to the review and drafting process during the 2010 National Policy Dialogue.
5. International Engagement: UNA Tanzania has not only been actively engaging in National processes but also at International level. We are participating at various UN processes including General Assembly, Conference of Parties (COP), the ICPD Beyond 2014 and the Post 2015 agenda consultations.
6. YUNA Tanzania, National MUN, EARMUN and ARMUN: an important part of the UNA Tanzania history is the establishment of our youth wing in 1996, which went on to seek registration in 2005. Through the youth wing, more than 12 National Model United Nations (MUN) have been conducted. In 2006, in collaboration with the UNAs of Kenya and Uganda, and the UNA Youth of Kenya, we organized the first Eastern Africa Regional MUN (EARMUN) and ever since, 4 events have been held. This was a result of an Africa-wide MUN (ARMUN) that was conducted in South Africa, in collaboration with the UNA of South Africa and their Stellenbosch University Chapter.
7. Coordinated Observance of 50th Anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
VIII. CURRENT UNA TANZANIA STRATEGIC PLAN 2013/16
The United Nations Association of Tanzania programming for 2013 throughout 2016 is informed by its strategy document drawn in 2013. Developing the strategy involved a number of consultations with members of the association and partners, and with the leadership of the Executive Committee, a three (3) year strategic plan was developed.
Their project and activities are rooted in four (4) focus areas of the strategic plan. These are; Millennium Development Goals; Democracy, Good Governance and Human Rights; Peace and Security; and Organizational Development.
1. Sustainable development
They are working to contribute towards creating an enabling environment for the effective advancement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Post 2015 Development Agenda. UNA Tanzania has been involved in MDGs Awareness for the past eight years and with the MDGs edging closer to expiration in 2015 (as well as MKUKUTA II and FYDP in Tanzania), this experience will help in contributing towards accelerating the achievement of the remaining milestones for Tanzania and taking stock of lessons in implementing the MDGs on how we can do better in the future through the expected SDGs as they are localized in our national development framework.
2. Democracy, good governance & human rights
Under this area, they are working to promote positive civic and media engagement in the electoral process and advocate for the inclusion and visibility of human rights in the development process and new constitution for Tanzania. Throughout its existence, UNA Tanzania has endeavored to contribute towards strengthening democracy, good governance and human rights; and the establishment of the Tanzania Human Rights Commission, promoting press freedom, conducting national media monitoring in 2000 and 2005 elections as well as civic voter education in 2010 elections have been key program successes for the organization.
3. Peace and security
UNA Tanzania has been and continues to actively engage in the ICGLR (International Conference on the Great Lakes Regions) peace process. As such, this is a maintained program area where we aim to enhance youth and CSOs engagement in the process. Specifically, UNA Tanzania will be working towards establishment of the national Peace and Security Chapter for the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region peace process; increased representation of marginalized voices – youth, women and children – in the process, and enhanced representation on and intervention against Sexual and Gender Based Violence.
4. Organizational development
The main purpose under this is to strengthen capacity of the organization for effective implementation of its mandates and the entire strategic plan. UNA Tanzania will be focusing on its governance, management, human resources, finance, relationships and service delivery with the aim of strengthening systems, procedures, operations, cooperation and networking, increase accountability and transparency, as well as ensuring organizational sustainability.
IX. CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF UNA TANZANIA MEETINGS
1. MEETINGS OF THE SECRETARIAT
At the secretariat level the frequency of meetings is determined by the following constitutional provision:
(a) The secretary general “Shall be in charge of day to day functions of the Association” [(IX)(14)(c)(i)].
(b) This means that meetings can be held on a daily basis, if need be.
2. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
At the Board level the frequency of meetings is determined by the following constitutional provisions:
(a) The secretary general “Shall report to the Executive Committee on the activities of the Association at least once in every three months” [(IX)(14)(c)(iv)].
(b) The secretary general “Shall in consultation with the Chairperson convene the meetings of the Executive Committee and the Annual General Meeting or Extraordinary General Meeting [(IX)(14)(c)(vi)].
(c) The Executive Committee “shall meet as and when necessary at least once every three months; and shall make its own rules of procedure” to this effect [(XI)(19)(v)].
3. MEETINGS OF THE AGM
At the AGM level the frequency of meetings is determined by the following constitutional provision:
(a) The Annual General Meetings of the Association “shall be held between January and March,” subject to either “two months’ notice” for ordinary AGM or “fourteen days’ notice” for extra-ordinary AGM [(X)(15)(c)-(d)]
(b) All extra-ordinary AGM's are predicated either on a request “in writing by at least one third of the members of the Association" or on "a resolution of the Executive Committee” [(X)(16)(a)-(b)].
X. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
From what has been said above, it is obvious that UNA Tanzania occupies a privileged position when it comes to bridging the United Nations Agenda with what is happening on the ground in Tanzania.
For this to come true, key strategic initiatives are being made by the nine-man Board of UNA Tanzania. Among these are the following:
(a) Holding all constitutional meetings in time at the Secretariat, Board and AGM levels.
(b) Employing a core team of full-time employees.
(c) Decentralizing the organisation to every region beyond the current seven branches.
(d) Fundraising vigorously in order to be able to implement her projects.
(e) Expanding our membership base to every region in Tanzania so as to create a real space in which we can dramatize the UN agenda
For further reference, the UNA Tanzania constitution is hereby attached.
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