ARUSHA, Oct. 1 -- A team of about 40 legal experts is meeting in Arusha for a two-day session to validate a training manual designed to support reconciliation in marital conflicts across Mainland Tanzania.

In his opening remarks, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs, Mr Eliakim Maswi, reminded participants that the family is the foundation of upbringing, morals and social well-being.

He noted that strong marriages build strong families, which in turn create cohesive societies and a resilient nation. However, he cautioned that marriages in Tanzania face growing challenges, ranging from disputes and divorce to, in extreme cases, loss of life, leaving children vulnerable and families fractured.

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