Call: Joint action needed to eradicate gender-based violence

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In many cases, women's choices or behaviours can unintentionally shield perpetrators from legal consequences

She also mentioned that they will continue to strengthen their
efforts to encourage and promote women to seek leadership positions to empower themselves and overcome discrimination.

The decision to organise an event in Kondoa is due to statistics that show that the district still faces many challenges related to
gender-based violence.

She said: "We understand that teenage pregnancies are a significant issue in Kondoa, but it requires substantial effort from both the community and the government,” she said.

A Gender, Arts, and Development consultant, Ms Agness Lukanga, stressed that 30 years since the Beijing Conference, there has been increased awareness about gender issues. Although incidents of gender-based violence have risen, the rate of reporting these incidents has also
increased.
This was due to the existing awareness and voices being raised.
Various measures are being taken, and the government has even
developed its first strategy to combat and prevent violence.

Call: Joint action needed to eradicate gender-based violence

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