DODOMA, March 10 -- WOMEN judges in Tanzania have joined their counterparts worldwide in marking the International Day of Women Judges 2026, reaffirming their commitment to intensify the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and strengthen access to justice for all.

The commitment was made during the commemoration of the International Day of Women Judges 2026, organised by the Tanzania Women Judges Association (TAWJA), which brought together members of the judiciary and other stakeholders to discuss the role of women judges in promoting justice and social change.

The event was held under the global theme “Women Judges on the Bench and Beyond: Protecting Access to Justice,” while the Tanzanian context highlighted “F...