Rising woman: Decorated lawyer fighting for women

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Lulu Ngwa’nakilala says from a very young age she was deeply against injustices of any kind, anywhere

Lulu gives an example of the 2016 Tanzania Demographic Health Survey (DHS) which shows that 50 percent of all ever-married women reported to have experienced physical or emotional violence. About 39 percent of women experienced physical violence and slapping was the most commonly reported act of violence, mentioned by 35 percent of ever-married women. Furthermore, according to the same statistics, 4 percent of women had been deliberately chocked or burned by their spouse and had been threatened or attacked with a knife, gun, or other weapon. The experiences of youngest women and girls who are vulnerable to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly domestic violence, are compounded by multiple forms of GBV due to age, rural life, poor access to justice, lack of power, and marginalization.

Lulu also says, Tanzania is blessed with so many female role models starting with the Vice President. She also says Tanzania has women leaders outside of the country who are trailblazers representing Tanzania and Africa in general, achieving major milestones for women everywhere. What she sees missing is more women in leadership positions; She says, “I would like to see more women in boardrooms and senior leadership at all levels. It should not be unique to see a woman leader but rather it should be the norm; being an only woman in a leadership position should no longer be celebrated as an accomplishment. We also need to have more positive role models for young women and girls. We should celebrate more women doing outstanding things and ensure young girls have more women to look up to.

Rising woman: Decorated lawyer fighting for women

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