UN Women works in Tanzania for the achievement of gender equality, the empowerment of all women and girls, and in support of the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. Our programmes cover 13 regions of Tanzania mainland, as well as the semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar, working in close partnership with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, women’s rights organizations and relevant stakeholders.
In alignment with the UN Women’s global strategic plan, the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF) for Tanzania, and government development priorities under Tanzania’s Five-Year National Development Plan (2021-2026) and Zanzibar Medium Term Development Strategy, our programmes focus on applying integrated approaches to address the root causes of inequality and affect broader systems change, under the following key thematic areas:
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Women’s Economic Empowerment
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Ending Violence against Women
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Women’s Peace and Security