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Inherit Your Rights is a non-governmental organisation that seeks social justice for women and girls for the eradication of gender-based injustice in Tanzania.
Women & Girls in Tanzania
Women and girls in Tanzania are extremely vulnerable to injustice due to the patriarchal customs
that direct society. Under customary law, women are denied the right to own land or have custody of their children
in the case of marital breakdown. Widows have no right of inheritance. There are extremely high rates of
domestic and sexual violence, FGM is still practiced and child marriage is common.
There are statutory laws in place to protect the rights of women and girls. However, most people are not aware of these laws. Nor do most have access to legal assistance or representation.
Inherit Your Rights seeks to bring women in Tanzania under the rightful protection of the law through education and advocacy. We deliver legal rights training to the community; we offer legal aid services to marginalised women and children; and we equip the individual how to advocate for themselves and others.
Tackling gender injustice through education & advocacy.
Inherit Your Rights seeks to bring women in Tanzania under the rightful protection of the law through education and advocacy, for the eradication of gender-based injustice.
AWARENESS
ACCESS
We bring awareness of women's rights through seminars & community training events, short courses, and media broadcasts.
We provide access to justice by offering free legal aid services to women & girls in need.
We support Tanzanian law graduates through our Legal Fellowship Program.
ACTION
We equip women to take action to defend their rights through our Community Advisor Program and legal procedure mentoring scheme.
Our Impact IN 2024
178
Community Advisors
equipped to take action
2,768
Children made aware of their rights to live free from violence and abuse
188
Women, Children & Youth provided access to justice
214
Women, Children & Youth provided mental support
29
TV & Radio Broadcasts
across Tanzania
9,483
Adults made aware of the legal rights of women and children
We want women's rights to be known, respected & protected.
We want to see an end to gender-based injustice in Tanzania.
Watch our latest activities.
Do you have a legal issue you need help with?
If you are a woman facing legal trouble in Tanzania, particularly around property, inheritance or marital issues, get in touch with us today.
