Dodoma leaders champion rights, equality for women

DODOMA: DODOMA Regional Commissioner, Ms Rosemary Senyamule said on Sunday that the government is determined to continue empowering women and girls across various sectors, to promote gender equality and improve their overall wellbeing.

RC Senyamule made the remarks at Mbande Primary School in Kongwa District, during celebrations of International Women’s Day (IWD). She also congratulated President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her contributions to the growth of various sectors that have positively impacted women’s lives.

According to Ms Senyamule, President Samia serves as a role model for women nationally and internationally, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication.

At the well-attended and colourful event, Chairperson of the Women’s Committee of the Tanzania Union of Government and Health Employees (TUGHE) – EWURA Branch Ms Harpeth Kasilima, reflected on this year’s IWD theme, “Rights and Equality for Women and Girls.” She noted that the theme encourages society to ensure women and girls receive equal rights and opportunities in all areas of life.

Ms Kasilima added that the theme aligns with global development goals for 2030 and Tanzania’s 2050 development agenda.

She also encouraged women engaged in electrical technical work to register for licenses, noting that under EWURA regulations, licensed electrical technicians are better equipped to perform their duties efficiently and avoid disruptions.

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“All women working in electrical technical fields, especially those without EWURA licenses, should come forward and register so they can carry out their duties without inconvenience,” she emphasized.

The celebrations also provided a platform for women from various sectors to discuss gender equality, women’s rights, and their contributions to community and national development.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8 to honour women’s achievements and advocate for gender equality. The day originated from early 20th-century labour movements in North America and Europe.

The first official observance was held on February 28, 1909, organised by the Socialist Party of America. In 1910, at the International Socialist Women’s Conference in Copenhagen, Clara Zetkin proposed the idea of an annual Women’s Day to promote equal rights, including women’s suffrage.