Outcome TZA_D_3.1

[UNSDCF People Outcome] By 2027, people in the URT, especially the most vulnerable, increasingly utilize quality gender transformative, inclusive, and integrated basic education, health (with particular focus on RMNCAH, AIDS, TB, malaria, and epidemic prone diseases), nutrition, WASH, and protection services. (Verbatim)

Under EVAW, Tanzania witnessed a significant reduction in the prevalence of Violence Against Women (VAW, the prevalence rate decreased from 40% in 2016 to 27% for physical violence and from 17% to 12% for sexual violence among women aged 15–49 (DHS 2023) This decline underscores the impact of coordinated action in addressing VAW, aligning with the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5.2 to create a society free from all forms of violence. The government's commitment to implementing national plans to end violence against women and children, coupled with enhanced data collection mechanisms and enforcement of laws related to VAW prevention and response, contributed to a more robust framework for combating VAW across all 184 districts in the country. UN Women's collaboration with government entities and stakeholders further strengthened the response to VAW in Tanzania, facilitating evidence-based decision-making and targeted interventions. The evaluation report on Ending Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC) highlighted improvements in data collection, enabling the development of a multisectoral plan informed by comprehensive VAW-related data.

[UNSDCF People Outcome] By 2027, people in the URT, especially the most vulnerable, increasingly utilize quality gender transformative, inclusive, and integrated basic education, health (with particular focus on RMNCAH, AIDS, TB, malaria, and epidemic prone diseases), nutrition, WASH, and protection services. (Verbatim)

This year, there has been increased engagement from duty bearers and communities in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG) at all levels. The government established the National Plan of Action for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children (NPA VAWC) for 2024-2028 and has disseminated it to stakeholders. Additionally, multisectoral coordination structures have been enhanced, notably through the implementation of Women and Children Coordinators (WCCs) at the district level. The WCCs have developed comprehensive action plans, which have been integrated into district budgets, thereby reinforcing coordinated efforts to respond to violence. Institutional structures for gender equality have been strengthened with the establishment of a Gender Responsive Budget mechanism aimed at ending VAWG and building institutional capacity for effective resource allocation. At least four ministries have created VAW prevention and response strategies, which bolster the institutions involved in coordinating the implementation of measures to end all forms of violence. For instance, the Ministry of Education and the vocational training center collaborated with the transport sector to ensure that the code of conduct for public transport expressly denounces all forms of sexual and gender-based violence. The police have committed to implementing plans that include components addressing electronic violence against women (eVAW). The justice sector has developed at least three guidelines to accelerate the proceedings of gender-based violence (GBV) cases, while the Ministry of Finance has made high-level commitments to ensure that gender-responsive budgets incorporate VAW prevention interventions. Moreover, two guiding notes on Violence Against Women and Positive Masculinity, along with a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document for VAW prevention and response, have been produced to help the public better understand how toxic masculinity affects not only women and girls but also men and boys. This initiative underscores the importance of gender equality for both genders and calls for joint efforts to achieve it. This aligns with the need to accelerate progress toward gender equality as a strategy to end VAW. In response to VAWG, efforts have also been made to scale up the UN Global VAWG Essential Service Package for survivors of violence within the national sectoral plan. Specifically, this year the government has integrated the development of a comprehensive Gender Justice Strategy into its plans, which includes guidelines for establishing a Women’s Rights Forum. Additionally, a toll-free legal aid hotline was launched in partnership with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, which is expected to reach 10,000 women and girls. Furthermore, multisectoral coordination meetings have enhanced case management and forensic evidence collection, resulting in a 43.7% increase in reporting rates of violence against women and girls from 2022 to 2023. Legal aid services have provided direct assistance to 75 women facing challenges such as land disputes and custody issues, supported by training for 104 legal providers and an upcoming Gender Bench Book to guide gender-sensitive judicial practices.