Tanzania Women Judges’ Association Silver Jubilee Celebrations

Theme: Celebrating Diversity and Solidarity in Gender Parity – 25 Years of TAWJA's Existence

Tanzania Women Judges’ Association Silver Jubilee Celebrations

Theme: Celebrating Diversity and Solidarity in Gender Parity – 25 Years of TAWJA's Existence

WHO ARE WE

The Tanzania Women Judge’s Association (TAWJA) was established in 2000 as an affiliate to the International Association of Women Judges  (IAW) and a professional advancement organisation for women judges and magistrates of all levels within the Judiciary of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. it is registered under the Non-governmental Organisation Act No. 24 of 2022 as a non- profit making organisation with Registration Number 00NGO/R2/000653. At moment, all TAWJA has four hundred and forty eight (448) members comprising of Justices of the Court of Appeal, High Court Judges,  Registrars, Magistrates at all levels, Judges’ Assistances, as well as retired Judges and Magistrates. Our Male counterparts who are recognised trainers serve as TAWJA’s honorary associate members.

OUR ACTIVITIES

Wana-TAWJA (Tanzania Women Judges Association) walishiriki katika side event ya MOCLA iliyokuwa na kichwa cha habari: “Kuimarisha Upatikanaji wa Haki kwa Wanawake na Wasichana. Huduma za Misaada ya Kisheria katika Kukabiliana na Ukatili wa Kijinsia na Kuwawezesha Wanawake”.
The Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dorothy Gwajima, has said the effective use of technology in court systems can significantly strengthen access to justice for women and girls, particularly survivors of gender-based violence.
Mkutano huo ni wa 70 kuhusu Hali ya Wanawake Duniani unaoongozwa na Kaulimbiu isemayo “Kuhakikisha na Kuimarisha upatikanaji wa Haki kwa Wanawake na Wasichana wote, ikiwa ni pamoja na kukuza mifumo ya kisheria nyenye usawa na jumuishi, kuondoa sheria, sera, na desturi za kibaguzi na kushughulikia vikwazo vya kimuundo”, (Ensuring and Strengthening access to justice for all Women and Girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal system, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and addressing structural barriers”).
Kongamano maalumu la kuadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya Majaji na Mahakimu Wanawake limefanyika Machi 10, 2026 katika ukumbi wa New Generation jijini Dodoma.

WHAT WE DO

TAWJA specializes in disseminating human rights knowledge and skills to judicial officers as part of continued judicial education. The training programs are prepared and conducted by qualified trainers who successfully completed a training of trainer’s course designed by Mrs Anne Goldstein, the Director of Training of the International Association of Women Judges. As of now, TAWJA has 20 trained trainers.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Our network of women judges to benefit from our global expertise and strengthen our collective mission

Our Mission

(1) TAWJA’s mission is sensitize the judiciary, law enforcement agencies and all peoples to promote, and enforce human rights for every person irrespective of his or her status, colour, race, religion, political affiliation or gender.

(2) Combat violence against women, children and other Vulnerable persons.

Our Vision

TAWJA’s vision is equal justice for all without discrimination.

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