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Human Rights Awareness Campaigns at Grassroots Level
Participants during one of the Haki Maendeleo awareness campaigns on human rights and principles of good governance .
On 15 and 16 February, 2019 Haki Maendeleo conducted Awareness Campaign on human rights and principles of good governance in to the citizens in several regions of Tanzania at grassroot level. The workshop was conducted to representatives of Civil Society Organizations, Respected Leaders and members of community.
The main objective of the training workshop was to assist the Communities at local level on the human rights concerns within their communities.
“Awareness in our society has flipped all types of injustice on its head” – Serj Tankian
The target group of this workshop were Civil Society Organizations, Respected leaders and member of community coming from districts in Lake Zone Region. In total twenty participants attended, including men (8) and women (12), the workshop were facilitated with Haki Maendeleo staff, Wilfred Warioba, Philipo Sungu (Volunteer supported) from head office Dar es Salaam.
The topic presented during training workshop includes; Understanding the Haki Maendeleo functions, and limitations, Challenges faced to the realization of access to justice for citizen, available avenues to report the human rights violations and respective Institutions, The understanding of what ere human rights and good governance principles and its importance. the workshop was designed in a participatory environment where there were discussion and group sessions which includes discussions and presentations, of which participants were able to share their experiences and more over create a network among participants.
The participants expressed many concerns and challenges that they are facing in addressing human rights violation which some of the concerns include challenges of accessibility due to its challenging geographical locations, poor infrastructures and insufficient transportation facilities hinder smooth operation of CSOs in public service delivery, concerns on the inadequate or lack of improved modern working tools and equipment’s used to gather information (testimony) in the incidents of violations of either human rights violation, public education and awareness campaign etc. noted to trim down efforts of CSOs in the process of enhancing access to justice to the community.
Low perception on human rights and principles of good governance education among the Government executives and employees in village, ward and district levels, as a result, poor cooperation between duty bearers and rights holders. Centralized, bureaucratic and cost full system of CSOs registration lead to unnecessary inconveniences to right holders during registration processes. and the security of informers on human rights violation and contravention of principles of good governance to the state security organs especially PCCB and Police is fragile. Some of the good citizens who inform on human rights violation and contravention of principles of good governance to PCCB and Police held victims by their good acts regardless the presence of the Act that protects them.
The participants also shared some suggestion to Haki Maendeleo which includes improve of the public social service delivery particularly enhancement the access to justice include, human rights education and principles of good governance to the Government executives and employees at village, ward and district levels is vital importance for them to understand and adhere to their roles and responsibilities. This can easier and improve collaboration and performance of CSOs in their day to day public service delivery, another suggestion was the particular for the CSOs was the improvement of process of registration at least to the regional level and the reduction of the costs of registration also to see the possibility of amendment and avoid bureaucracy without unnecessary inconveniences for better-improved public social service delivery to the people.
Many participants showed their concern of the Security and welfare of informers on human rights violation incidences and contravention of principles of good governance to state security organs have to be guarantee by laws in place.
Haki Maendeleo was founded in 2017 and registered in Tanzania in 2019 as a national level Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). Throughout its existence, the core agenda of Haki Maendeleo has been campaigning for the entrenchment of human rights, good governance and democratic culture in Tanzania. Its founders and staff are among the foremost leaders and activists in struggles for human rights, good governance and democratic reforms in Tanzania.
Advocacy on Rights to Health for Marginalized Groups
Haki Maendeleo conducted advocacy to media groups and CSOs on the rights to health in Lake Zone Region of Tanzania.
“Denying the facts is what enables people to hate and to persecute marginalized and threatened minority groups” – Christina Engela
Human Rights Club at School Level
Haki Maendeleo conducted awareness campaigns on human rights in several schools in different regions in Tanzania. The aim of the campaigns was to create a culture among the students that respects human rights.
“Human rights education is much more than a lesson in schools or a theme for a day; it is a process to equip people with the tools they need to live lives of security and dignity” – Koffi Annan
Involving Experts in Conducting Trainings
Haki Maendeleo involves experts in conducting trainings.
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Presentations During Seminars and Workshops
Haki Maendeleo uses various methods such as group discussions and presentations during seminars and workshops.
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Reaching Vulnerable Groups
Mobilising vulnerable groups is a key activity in Haki Maendeleo’s activities.
“Improving the health and economic well-being of older persons, would contribute to sustainable development for all” – Unknown
Empowering Girls and Women
Haki Maendeleo programs empower girls and women so that they can realize their potential.
“Women’s empowerment is intertwined with respect for human rights” – Mahnaz Afkhamie
Building Strong Partnerships
Haki Maendeleo builds strong relationships with local and foreign partners.
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Ensuring Strong Women Representation
Haki Maendeleo ensures strong women representation.
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