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Demo's programme in Tanzania

Demo’s programme in Tanzania targets gender equality and strengthening of women's political participation. The support is directed to the work of Tanzania – Women’s Cross-Party Platform (T–WCP) which comprises of the women’s wings of parliamentary parties alongside with Parliament’s women’s network. The Platform organizes joint campaigns and training activities to raise the voice of women in politics. The programme has also been piloted at the local level in Kyela, Temeke and Zanzibar, opening doors for grassroots women to participate in politics.

Anna Makinda chosen as the first chairwoman of the Tanzanian parliament

Anna Makinda, a long serving member of the parliament was elected as the first chairwoman of the parliament. Makinda, who represents the leading CCM party, got 265 out of 327 votes cast, thus receiving support from the opposition as well. Mabere Marando, the candidate of the main opposition party, Chadema, got only 53 votes despite of the fact that Chadema currently holds 82 seats in the parliament.