GEITA, March 7 -- GEITA Region will host this years national International Womens Day celebrations on March 8, with the event expected to highlight womens empowerment and efforts to combat Gender Based Violence (GBV).

The celebrations will also mark the launch of the PAMOJA Project, an initiative aimed at promoting gender equality and addressing GBV through the economic and social empowerment of women.

Geita Regional Commissioner Martine Shigela said the Ministry of Community Development, Gender and Children selected the region to host the event, which will be attended by the Minister for Community Development, Gender and Children, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, as the guest of honour.

Speaking to journalists in Geita Town, Mr Shigela said the ce...