Special sexual offences court intensifies anti-GBV battle in Isles
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Special sexual offences court intensifies anti-GBV battle in Isles
THE establishment of special sexual offences court that deals with gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Zanzibar has encouraged many people to increase efforts to combat violence against children.
The move reduces or eliminates GBV acts which have been accelerating in various parts of Unguja and Pemba in recent years.
The court was established in early February, this year after the Zanzibar President; Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi realized that women and child abuse cases are on the increase in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
Special sexual offences court intensifies anti-GBV battle in Isles
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Special sexual offences court intensifies anti-GBV battle in Isles
THE establishment of special sexual offences court that deals with gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Zanzibar has encouraged many people to increase efforts to combat violence against children.
The move reduces or eliminates GBV acts which have been accelerating in various parts of Unguja and Pemba in recent years.
The court was established in early February, this year after the Zanzibar President; Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi realized that women and child abuse cases are on the increase in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
Media practitioners in Z’bar urged to maintain and honour the GNU
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Media practitioners in Z’bar urged to maintain and honour the GNU
MEDIA practitioners in Zanzibar have been urged to maintain and honour the government of national unity (GNU) in the Indian Ocean archipelago with the aim of bringing unity and solidarity to all Zanzibaris.
Dr Mzuri Issa.
Director of the Tanzania Media Women s Association (TAMWA, Zanzibar) Dr Mzuri Issa made then call over the weekend when speaking at one-day media training to journalists. The training was meant to honor the importance of reconciliation in the country.
Dr Mzuri said the existence of reconciliation in the country is an important factor that also leads the country to make further progress as peace is the most important value for every country that needs economic growth. She said journalists have a responsibility to ensure that every citizen of Zanzibar benefits from the presence of a national unity governm