Government vows to step up fight against GBV

FATMA ABDU

THE government has promised to continue fighting against any form of genderbased violence (GBV) at market place that affects many traders especially women.

On the other hand, the government has ensured that the laws implemented are focused on protecting rights, humanity and personality of traders in their market places where violence against women incidents are prevalent.

Speaking on behalf of the Segerea Member of Parliament, Ms Bonnah Kalua, the secretary of the MP, Mr Shamsadini Ally, said that in market places there are many forms of violence against women that have negative impact to the society including harassment, bad language, among others.

Launching the 16th campaign against GBV at Tabata Muslim Market in Ilala Municipality, in Dar es Salaam Region, yesterday, Mr Ally added that joint efforts are needed in order to fight against some customs, norms, behaviours and other things that cause violence in the society.

“The vision of the country is to have societies that maintain gender equality by 2025. We will not meet the target if we allow any kind of gender-violence in the society. We should combine our efforts to ensure gender equality exists in the community at any time,” he said.

He congratulated Equality for Growth (EfG) for their efforts in ensuring traders at market places are aware on how to fight against GBV, especially women across the country.

The Director of Equality for Growth, Ms Jane Magigiya, said that the objective of he organisation is to support traders in market place by providing knowledge on human rights, laws and gender violence at market place.

She said that research shows that many women in Dar es Salaam Region who are working in informal sectors are the most affected by gender violence at their work place.