Theme: Celebrating Diversity and Solidarity in Gender Parity – 25 Years of TAWJA's Existence.

The Tanzania Women Judges' Association (TAWJA), a professional Non-Governmental Organization founded in 2000, is marking its 25th anniversary in a grand celebration! This historic Silver Jubilee will take place from 19th to 23th January 2024 in the beautiful city of Arusha.

For two and a half decades, TAWJA has been a driving force in promoting gender equality and justice, with a focus on women and children. Despite Tanzania's commitment to gender equality, women still face significant barriers in income, education, and access to public services. TAWJA has tirelessly worked to close these gaps, ensuring equal justice for all.

This week-long event will bring together over 420 TAWJA members, esteemed judges, magistrates, policymakers, civil society organizations, development partners, UN agencies, embassies, and financial institutions to celebrate TAWJA's achievements and plan for the future.

Event Highlights

  • Half Marathon Run: Promoting health and solidarity.
  • Exhibitions: A two-day showcase by stakeholders and partners, fostering collaboration and future partnerships.
  • Panel Discussions: Sharing best practices on gender justice and equality.
  • Plenary Sessions: Engage in global gender equality discussions with experts and thought leaders.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build meaningful relationships with leaders and advocates from around the world.
  • Social Events: Dinners, cocktail parties, and excursions to rejuvenate and connect.

The Silver Jubilee offers a unique platform to reflect on the diverse contributions of TAWJA members, discuss global gender justice trends, and strengthen relationships for future empowerment.


Join us in Arusha to celebrate 25 years of progress and solidarity in gender parity!

Agenda

Monday, January 20, 2025


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National Anthem

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

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Welcoming Remarks

Hon. Barke Mbaraka Aboud Sehel

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Goodwill messages

Message from all development partners

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Trailblazers: Stories from TAWJA Members

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.

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Panel Discussions: Shaping Gender Parity in the Judiciary

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.
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Dialogue on Global Perspectives on Access to Justice and Violence Against Women and Children

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.

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Networking Cocktail

Kibo Palace Hotel

Tuesday, January 21, 2025


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A Conversation with Hon. Prof. Juma, CJ (or Hon. Othman, ex–CJ): Men as Allies in Gender Parity Discourse: The Social Context and Negative Masculinity

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

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Panel Discussions: Gender Parity as an Economic Need: For Who Does the Bell Toll

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.

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Dialogue on Gender and Judicial Excellence

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.

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Outreach program

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.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025


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TAWJA’s Bi-annual General Meeting (BGM)

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

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Thursday, January 23, 2025


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EXCURSION / TOUR

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

Speakers

  • Hon. Barke Mbaraka Aboud Sehel (Justice of the court of appeal, Tanzania at TAWJA)

    Hon. Barke Mbaraka Aboud Sehel

    Justice of the court of appeal, Tanzania at TAWJA

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Tickets

  • TAWJA Members

    TSh100,000

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    Early bird to end on 15th December 2024

    For late bird will pay 300,000

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  • Non TAWJA Members

    TSh300,000

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    Early bird to end on 15th December 2024
    For late bird will pay 400,000

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  • International Delegates

    $400.-

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  • MARATHON

    TSh35,000

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    Late bird price is 45,000

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  • EXHIBITION

    TSh1,000,000

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    For late bird will pay 1,500,000

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  • TARANGIRE TOUR

    TSh185,000

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    Excursions/ Tour will be held on 23rd January 2025

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    TSh205,000

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