INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

On March 9-10, 2023:  TAMCODE took part in a Big Bang event as part of the commemorations of the International Women’s Day.  Conducted by TGNP, the event stole the show   in Tanzania bringing together more than 400 people from various walks of life.  During the two days, women activists and academicians discussed how   technological development can enhance the fight against gender based violence if well used in the society.

This year’s commemoration was held under the theme ‘Innovation and Technology Changes: A Catalyst for Gender Equality.’ Gracing the event an Adjunct Professor Verediana Masanja from Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) said social media is a crucial tool in the fight against GBV. “The social media can also be used to educate and encourage the public   to fight   acts of violence in the country,” she said.