Dar es Salaam, March 8 -- DAR ES SALAAM: THIRTY years ago, the world came together in Beijing to shape a bold vision: a future where gender equality is not just an aspiration but a lived reality.

As we commemorate this International Womens Day, marking the anniversary of that historic commitment, we recognise both the significant progress made for women and girls and the challenges that persist.

Since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 1995, Tanzania has made remarkable strides in advancing womens and girls rights.

More girls than ever are enrolling and staying in school, maternal health has significantly improved and access to HIV prevention and treatment services for women and girls has expanded.

Wome...