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TANZANIA WOMEN FOR ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE (TAWEI)

Organization founded by Ms. Teresia M. Yasin with its headquarters in Dar es salaam Tanzania. It was registered in 1st June 2023 in Tanzania mainland under NGO Act 2002 with Registration Number OONGO/R/ 4859.

TAWEI was established with the motives and commitment of promoting gender equality, amplifying women voices and advancing inclusive  and sustainable environmental solutions that benefit all members of the society TAWEI was founded based on the following thematic areas

Gender Equality

TAWEI was founded on the principle that women rights are integral to environmental sustainability and development. The organization aims to promote gender equality and women empowerment in the Environmental movement.

Inclusion

TAWEI recognized lack of women voices and perspectives inglobal environmental decision making processes. The organization sought to adressthe gap by advocating for participationof women in environmental policies and practices.

Intersectionality

recognizing the interconnection between gender, environmental and development issues inTanzania, TAWEI works to highlight the intersectional impactsof climate change, biodiversity loss and other environmental challenges on women and marginalized communities

Environmental Advocacy

TAWEI was formed to advocate for gender responsive actions that address the specific needs and priorities of women in relation to environmental conservation and sustainable development;