The Women and Gender Development Policy is a national policy of the government of Tanzania aimed at promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. The policy provides a framework for integrating gender perspectives into national and sectoral development plans and strategies.
Background In 2000, the Ministry of Community Development, Women's Affairs and Children formulated the Women and Gender Development Policy. The policy was a step in translating the country's constitutional principles and international commitments into a national strategy. A new, revised policy was approved in 2023 and officially launched in March 2024 to address more contemporary gender issues.
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