DODOMA, Feb. 19 -- GET your batik ready! Tanzania is officially gearing up for a week-long celebration of sisterhood, progress, and power. From March 1 to 8, the nation will transform into a vibrant hub of activity for International Womens Day (IWD) 2026, proving that gender equality isnt just a goal, its our foundation.

Speaking from the capital city in Dodoma, the Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, unveiled the roadmap for this years festivities.

The theme for 2026, “Rights and Equality for Women and Girls: An Inclusive Foundation Toward Vision 2050”, isnt just a slogan. Its a direct call to action. By aligning the celebrations with Tanzanias National Development Visio...