Championing change: Young women steps up to drive Tanzania's push for political equality
Source: The Citizen
Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania gears up for the upcoming local government elections in November 2024 and the general election next year, there is a noticeable shift in the political landscape.
More young women are stepping forward to contest for various leadership positions. This change signals a significant move towards achieving the 50/50 gender equality agenda in political leadership, a target that has long eluded the nation.
Historically, Tanzanian women have faced numerous obstacles in entering the political arena. Cultural norms, economic constraints, and the lack of education have all contributed to their underrepresentation in leadership roles.
In the past, many young women viewed elections as irrelevant, or worse, as a battleground where they would have to navigate the deceitful waters of sexual bribery just to secure a party ticket.
Those barriers kept many capable women on the sidelines, depriving the country of their potential contributions to governance.
However, the tide is turning. The leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania's first female president, has been a beacon of inspiration for many young women.
Read here the full article published by The Citizen on 30 August 2024.
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Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania gears up for the upcoming local government elections in November 2024 and the general election next year, there is a noticeable shift in the political landscape.
More young women are stepping forward to contest for various leadership positions. This change signals a significant move towards achieving the 50/50 gender equality agenda in political leadership, a target that has long eluded the nation.
Historically, Tanzanian women have faced numerous obstacles in entering the political arena. Cultural norms, economic constraints, and the lack of education have all contributed to their underrepresentation in leadership roles.
In the past, many young women viewed elections as irrelevant, or worse, as a battleground where they would have to navigate the deceitful waters of sexual bribery just to secure a party ticket.
Those barriers kept many capable women on the sidelines, depriving the country of their potential contributions to governance.
However, the tide is turning. The leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania's first female president, has been a beacon of inspiration for many young women.
Read here the full article published by The Citizen on 30 August 2024.
Image credits: The Citizen