Africa-Press – Tanzania. TANZANIAN women have been urged to stand firm against gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment, while advocating equal access to education for both girls and boys.
The call was made on Tuesday by the Secretary-General of Chama Cha Mapinduzi’s Women’s Wing (UWT), Ms Susan Kunambi, during a public meeting with UWT members from all districts of Dodoma Region held in Ngongh’onha Ward.
The meeting formed part of activities marking 49 years of CCM, celebrated under the theme “We have chosen unity and peace for the development of our nation.”
Ms Kunambi said the anniversary was not only a time for celebration but also an opportunity for reflection on the critical role women play as pillars of families and the nation.
“Women have a central responsibility in strengthening moral values, raising patriotic children and safeguarding peace and unity in our country,” she said.
She urged women to firmly condemn acts of humiliation and abuse, noting that such behaviour is often driven by individuals seeking to undermine national stability.
Ms Kunambi also called on peace-loving women to continue praying for President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her leadership team, wishing them good health, wisdom, longevity and stability as they steer the nation’s development agenda.
Meanwhile, UWT in Dodoma Region marked the CCM anniversary through charitable activities and tree-planting initiatives, underscoring its support for President Samia’s leadership and commitment to social welfare.
As part of the celebrations, UWT leaders visited the Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital, where they donated essential items valued at 20m/-, including hospital beds, soap, kangas and a specialised warming bed for premature babies and mothers in the maternity ward.
Speaking after handing over the donations on behalf of the UWT Chairperson, Ms Mary Chatanda, the Secretary-General said the gesture reflected the organisation’s core mission of supporting women and children.
“UWT’s focus is on women and one cannot speak of women without also speaking of children. Beyond tree planting, we recognised the need to support expectant mothers and premature babies, because we have a direct responsibility to uplift women and children in our country,” Ms Kunambi said.
The event also featured the planting of 105 trees within the hospital compound and at Nguji Primary School in Ng’hong’ona Ward, bringing the total number of trees planted since the start of the commemorations to 710.
In recognition of the support, hospital management presented UWT with a certificate and trophy congratulating CCM on its 49th anniversary, describing the initiative as a clear demonstration of the party’s closeness to the people.
Chairperson of the hospital board, Mr John Nchenya, commended CCM and UWT for the donation, saying it highlighted the party’s appreciation of women.
“Where there is a mother, things do not fall apart. What you have done today shows how much CCM, through UWT, values women. We are truly grateful and your example will encourage others to support us. You are welcome again,” he said.
