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Trade Unions

FES Tanzania and COTWU-T Launch Report on Bodaboda Sector: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Promoting Sustainable Transport

The report highlights that GBV is a pervasive issue, with women drivers reporting harassment and unsafe working environments, which not only affects their well-being but also discourages their participation in the sector.

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Trade Unions

Health equity starts with informal sector inclusion

As of now, the combined coverage of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Community Health Fund (CHF) remains below 8% of Tanzania’s total population, including formal and informal workers. This has resulted in a highly...

A man stands in a seminar room, holding a piece of paper as he presents. He wears a black suit with an orange shirt. To his left is a flip chart with handwritten text. In front of him is a table with a blue water bottle and electronic equipment. A projector screen is visible in the background, reinforcing the educational setting focused on research methods. — Creator: VIBINDO

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Just City

Nyumba ni Sisi: Removing the Roadblocks to Adequate and Affordable Housing in Tanzania

National Conference on Housing, 25th–26th March 2025, Dodoma

Two individuals seated at a conference table during the "National Conference on Housing" in Dodoma, held on May 24–25, 2023. The backdrop displays the event's theme: “Nyumba ni sisi – Ensuring Decent and Adequate Affordable Housing for All.” Microphones, bottled water, and conference materials suggest a formal setting focused on housing policy and development. — Creator: Samwel Gidori

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Democratic Institutions

Call for Application: Young Citizens Forum 2025

Application opens on 19th February 2025 and close on 2nd March 2025 at 11:55 PM

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Just City

Insights from the Pre-event to the First African Urban Forum 2024: Watch the Replay!

From September 4-6, 2024, the African Union hosted the inaugural African Urban Forum (AUF) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme “Sustainable Urbanization for Africa’s Transformation: Agenda 2063.” Leading up to the main event,...

Four individuals seated at two black round tables during a formal panel discussion. Each has a name placard: "ISAAC KURIGIA," "GITHAU THABANJA," "AMANDA NGABIRANO," and "TITUS KALOKI," with the latter speaking into a microphone. Behind them is a banner with the text "JUST CITY" and partially visible wording, suggesting a conference or seminar focused on urban issues. — Creator: FES Tanzania

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Just City

First African Urban Forum: “The Just City in Africa: Democracy, Social Justice, and Sustainability”

In many African cities, the processes of urbanization and infrastructure development are frequently driven by narrow business and political interests, rather than being inclusive or democratic.

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Trade Unions

Political Roundtable on Business and Human Rights: Discussing the German Supply Chain Law and EU Directive

FES Tanzania held a roundtable discussion about improving working conditions and protecting the environment through sustainable supply chains, aiming to exchange experiences among stakeholders from Germany, Europe, and Tanzania. The...

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Welcoming Christian Denzin: The New Resident Director of FES in Tanzania

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Tanzania is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Denzin as its new Resident Director, succeeding Elisabeth Bollrich.

Two people stand outside near a building surrounded by plants and flowers. One person hands an object, possibly a card or paper, to the other. — Creator: Samwel Gidori/FES Tanzania