Tackling gender injustice through education & advocacy
Inherit Your Rights is a an independent UK-registered charity, established to support
the work of Inherit Your Rights in Tanzania, a voice for women’s rights, equality and justice.
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Together, our aim is to create a brighter future for women and girls in Tanzania, where they can
exercise their rights and contribute to the sustainable development of their communities.
Women & Girls in Tanzania
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Women and girls in Tanzania are extremely vulnerable to injustice due to the patriarchal customs
that direct society. Under customary law, women are denied the right to own land or have custody of their children
in the case of marital breakdown. Widows have no right of inheritance. There are extremely high rates of
domestic and sexual violence, FGM is still practiced and child marriage is common.
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There are statutory laws in place to protect the rights of women and girls. However, most people are not aware of these laws. Nor do most have access to legal assistance or representation.
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Inherit Your Rights seeks to bring women in Tanzania under the rightful protection of the law through education and advocacy, for the eradication of gender-based injustice.
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Whether we are supporting survivors of
gender-based violence or equipping school children to protect themselves against abuse, we are dedicated to making a positive difference.
Our Impact in 2024
9,483
Adults made aware of legal rights of women and children.
2,768
Children made aware of their right to live free from violence & abuse
214
Women and children provided mental support
29
178
Community Advisors equipped to take action.
188
Women, Children & Youth provided access to justice
TV & Radio Broadcasts across Tanzania.
We want women and children's rights to be known, respected & protected.
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We want to see an end to gender-based injustice in Tanzania.