A recent report from The Citizen highlights growing calls among Tanzanian activists for urgent legal reforms to address the rise in gender-based violence across the country. During a national dialogue held ahead of the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign, women’s rights groups emphasized the need to harmonize customary and statutory laws that currently deny women full access to justice and property rights. Advocates also pointed to a surge in digital harassment targeting women on social media platforms, urging the government to strengthen online safety measures and invest in survivor support systems. The campaign aims to foster a national commitment to ending violence against women and girls through education, policy reform, and community mobilization.
Compiled From: Gadiosa Lamtey, “Activists Urge Legal Reforms to Curb Rising Gender-Based Violence,” The Citizen, Oct. 4, 2025.