Tanzania, March 5 -- Dar es Salaam. Gender stakeholders have identified critical focus areas aimed at enhancing women's participation in political leadership and decision-making roles.

This initiative aims to significantly boost the number of women elected in the forthcoming 2024 local government elections.

Among the key focus areas highlighted is engaging with electoral management bodies to ensure the implementation of rules that create conducive environments for women's active participation in political processes and elections.

Communities are urged to encourage women to step forward and participate in political processes and elections, especially in seeking various leadership positions.

"Political parties should establish rules and...