Mount Meru Hotel

All attendees

Pick up from Grand Melia, Mount Meru, Kibo Palace and Golden Crest Hotels only.

Closed meeting for TAWJA paid up members only at Mount Meru Hotel.

National Anthem of the United Republic of Tanzania and the East Africa Community.

Speakers

Hon. Barke Mbaraka Aboud Sehel

Justice of the court of appeal, Tanzania at TAWJA

Justice of the Court of Appeal of Tanzania since January 2019, with over 25 years of legal experience in areas such as homicide, commercial disputes, labor, and intellectual property rights. Previously served in various judicial roles, including Judge in Charge of the Commercial Court of Tanzania. Experienced in negotiating major governmental agreements and active in legal organizations, including as Chairperson of the Tanzania Women Judges Association. Holds a Master of Laws Degree and is fluent in English, Kiswahili, and proficient in French.

This conversation will explore various dimensions of how men can contribute in advancing gender parity while addressing and challenging negative aspects of masculinity. Hon. Chief Justice (or Ex CJ) will share his personal experience with vivid examples of positive steps taken in supporting and strengthening gender equality within the Judiciary of Tanzania

Speakers

Hon. Barke Mbaraka Aboud Sehel

Justice of the court of appeal, Tanzania at TAWJA

Justice of the Court of Appeal of Tanzania since January 2019, with over 25 years of legal experience in areas such as homicide, commercial disputes, labor, and intellectual property rights. Previously served in various judicial roles, including Judge in Charge of the Commercial Court of Tanzania. Experienced in negotiating major governmental agreements and active in legal organizations, including as Chairperson of the Tanzania Women Judges Association. Holds a Master of Laws Degree and is fluent in English, Kiswahili, and proficient in French.

Message from all development partners

Objective: A short video - members sharing inspiring success and challenging stories; faced and triumphs achieved through their journeys in the legal profession, dealing with issues like gender bias, resilience, work-life balance, and professional growth and mentorship.

SDG 10 recognizes that reducing both within- and between-country inequality, requires equitable resource distribution, investing in education and skills development, implementing social protection measures, combating discrimination, supporting marginalized groups, and fostering international cooperation for fair trade and financial systems. The gender gap is not just a concern for women; it affects entire economies and societies. Empowering women economically not only lifts women out of poverty but, also creates a ripple effect that, benefits future generations. Promoting gender parity is essential for social stability and cohesion. In many societies, gender inequality leads to social unrest and conflicts. By addressing these disparities and promoting gender equality, governments can foster more inclusive and resilient societies. The panelists will share their experiences in supporting efforts in bringing the gender gap.

The dialogue intends to steer up awareness on gender issues which are often dismissed as women’s issues or only thought to be relevant in cases related to the family or when women are litigants, stereotypes. The the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Judicial Officers Government Notice Number 1001 of 2020 published on 20th November 2020 set out six values that make up the basis of judicial excellence, namely; ‘Independence, Impartiality, Integrity, Propriety, Equality and Competence and Diligence. To fully meet these expectations of judicial conduct, judges and magistrates must continue to educate themselves, ensure that there are adequate procedural protections in place and examine their own conduct on the set out values.

The panel discussion will comprise of Justice of the Court of Appeal or Judge of the High Court; a retired Justice of the Court of Appeal or retired Judge of the High Court who pioneered the establishment of TAWJA; a Registrar or Magistrate mentored by TAWJA and a representative from the Judiciary of Tanzania or Zanzibar champion in gender issues. The session will provide participants with a comprehensive evolution of gender parity in the judiciary through the work of TAWJA, covering historical context, current challenges, successes, and strategies for future progress. Generally, it will provide participants with a brief overview of the importance of gender parity in the judiciary, an overview of the historical context of gender representation in the judiciary in Tanzania before the establishment of TAWJA, milestones and challenges in achieving gender parity over the past 25 years, statistical overview of the current gender composition in Tanzanian judiciary, initiatives and work done by TAWJA in promoting gender parity in the Judiciary, systemic and cultural barriers faced by women judges, highlight and share success stories of notable achievements in advancing gender parity, identify role models and their impact on promoting diversity in the judiciary, propose strategies to accelerate progress towards full gender parity. Too long a phrase/paragraph.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number 5 aims at eliminating all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres, including trafficking, sexual orientation/harassment/violence and other types of exploitation, focusing on eliminating harmful practices such as ‘early child marriages, forced marriages, sextortion and female genital mutilation. Furthermore, SDG 6 emphasizes the rule of law and, ensuring equal access to justice for all, including promoting and enforcing laws and policies that protect women and children from violence and exploitation, aiming at ending abuses, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against children. This structured dialogue will provide participants with underlying and on-going challenges and barriers, in achieving justice due to cultural, political, and social factors. The discussion also aims at fostering awareness and promoting actional insights on unique challenges in addressing violence against women and children. The panelists will share successful strategies and initiatives that have gradually reduce violence against women and children from different regions. They will also explore the role of education, advocacy, community engagement, and the importance of regional and international collaborations, in advancing gender equality with specific case studies on partnerships between organizations, governments, and civil society. They will share the strategies they deploy in building and sustaining global networks for curbing gender-based violence.

Visit to Ilboru Secondary School, Arusha Secondary School,Kimandolu Secondary School, Kaloleni Secondary School, Muriet Secondary School and Sinoni Secondary School to provide training on gender-based violence and officiate Gender Justice Clubs.

Kibo Palace Hotel