Tanzania: RC Wants an End to Violence Against Women and Children

Bukoba — GENDER based violence (GBV) and Violence Against Children (VAC) are among cross-cutting issues which should be addressed collectively, The Kagera Regional Commissioner, Fabian Massawe has said.

He has urged leaders, Faith based organizations (FBO) and other stakeholders to take a holistic approach to end all potential harmful actions which undermine women and children. Bukoba District Commissioner, Zipporah Pangani conveyed the message on his behalf in Bukoba Municipality on Monday last week while opening a one-day orientation workshop for RHMTs, CHMTs and middle level health managers on gender-based violence and violence against children.

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