Joseph Isangura
The High Court of Tanzania’s Sumbawanga branch reached out to over 168,000 citizens during the recent Law Week celebrations.
The initiative aimed to provide legal education and offer accessible services to the public.
According to a statement from the court, the majority of those who benefited from the outreach were women, with 73,000 women attending the events. In addition, 50,000 men and 45,000 youth also participated in various activities designed to increase understanding of legal rights and procedures.
Throughout the Law Week, citizens were offered free consultations and legal advice, and they received valuable information on how to engage with the judicial system. The initiative was part of a broader national campaign to promote legal literacy across the country, particularly in rural regions.
Judicial officials noted that it was particularly important to involve marginalized groups, such as women and youth, who are often less aware of their rights or unable to access legal resources.
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The outreach was seen as a positive step in ensuring that Tanzanians from all walks of life could benefit from the justice system.
The Sumbawanga High Court, along with various legal experts involved, expressed their satisfaction with the turnout, highlighting the positive impact this initiative had on the community. The event demonstrated the Court’s ongoing commitment to making justice more accessible and fostering a deeper understanding of legal rights among the public.
Plans for similar outreach programs in other regions of Tanzania are already in the works, aiming to continue this important work of educating and empowering citizens across the country.
