Who are we?
The Coalition founded in 2018 by a group of young women human rights activists and feminists that have witnessed the plight of violence and threats of women's human rights defenders who have been championing rights which are not yet recognized by legislations in our country; but which are recognized, promoted and protected by international human rights instruments. The coalition of WHRDs Tanzania forms a large basis for advocacy and lobbying works conducted by of WHRDs across the country. The types activities undertaken by member organizations range from capacity building to service delivery, with focus remaining on defending rights of the deprived and marginalized segments of the society. CWHRDT as NGO we have our prime moto of providing safe space, Protection support of WHRDs who are at risks and threats, capacity building and, documenting their struggles in defending human rights of women and own fate having travelled through various challenges in their working life.
Mission
To empower, protect and strenghthen a vibrant movement of WHRDs.We do this through evidence-based advocacy, capacity building of member organizations and providing protection support to WHRDs.
Vision
A Tanzania/society in which all women and girls are free from all sorts of human rights abuses
Values
- Integrity & transparency
- Accountability
- Respect for all individuals' human rights
- Creativity and Innovation
- Diversity
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Let's Build Together Safe Space for Women Human Rights Defenders in Tanzania
On April 4, 2025, the Coalition of Women Human Rights
Defenders Tanzania (CWHRDs TZ) held its Fifth Annual General Meeting for the year 2024.
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The Coalition for Women Human Rights Defenders Tanzania has actively participated in the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission
on the Status of Women (CSW 69), an annual gathering held in New York. The Coalition was represented by its National Coordinator, Ms. Hilda Dadu.
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On November 29, 2024, the Coalition for Women Human Rights Defenders Tanzania proudly celebrated
International Women Human Rights Defenders Day in collaboration with its members and various government ministries.
The event was graced by the presence of the Deputy Minister of Constitution and Law, Honorable Tuesday Abdallah Sagini,
who underscored the vital role of women human rights defenders in advocating for justice, equality, and human dignity.
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