Rights body launches study on violence against women, children
The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance in Tanzania has launched a study in Arusha and Dar es Salaam to assess the prevalence of violence against women and children. The initiative includes plans to establish human rights clubs in schools to improve awareness and reporting.
Why it matters
Addressing gender-based violence and child abuse is a priority for human rights organizations and regional social welfare departments to ensure public safety.
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (THBUB) has launched research in Arusha and Dar es Salaam regions to establish the extent of violence against women and children and identify measures to strengthen their protection.
Speaking at the Arusha Regional Administrative Secretary’s Office this week, the Commission’s Acting Assistant Director for Research and Documentation, Mr Paul Sulle, said the study aims to strengthen human rights protection in the country.
He said the research will establish the prevalence, causes and forms of violence, identify perpetrators and assess the effects on victims to inform appropriate interventions.
Mr Sulle said the findings will help the commission understand the situation in the two regions, identify existing challenges and recommend measures to prevent and respond to violence against women and children.
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