UMOJA NEWSLETTER

Issue No. 96 UN SUPPORTS CLEAN COOKING SOLUTIONS May - June 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

• Prevention is key to ending Obstetric Fistula.

• UN staff donate blood to save lives during the commemoration of World Blood Donors Day 14 june 2021

• FAO leads in fight against desert locust invasion

• UN, Govt launches mass rabies vaccination A UN official demonstrating the use of a stove that uses bioethanol. The stoves are significant in conserving the environment by replacing wood fuel which is a signifi- campaign in Kisarawe cant contributor to deforestation. Photo Credit: Mariam Simba/UNCDF Tanzania

he Vice President of the good number of people have cooking fuel. At least 500 peo- United Republic of Tan- moved to Dodoma and will be ple including, prominent figures zania, Dr, Phillip Mpan- useful to bring the stoves here from the government, develop- Tgo called upon the UN to up- to enable people to shift to ment partners and the private scale the bioethanol project in clean cooking.” sector visited the UN booth. Dodoma when he visited the United Nations Joint exhibi- The UN Industrial Development The Minister of State in the tion during the World Environ- Organisation, UNIDO exhibited Office of the Vice - President, ment Day commemorations in bioethanol stoves, bioethanol Union and Environment Sele- Dodoma. fuel and demonstrated cook- mani Jafo said “The bioethanol ing on a daily basis at a joint fueled stove will help reduce Dr, Mpango said, “The proj- UN booth managed by UNIDO, dependence on wood fuel that ect of promoting bioethanol UNCDF, UNEP, and UNDP. The is causing deforestation, how- as clean fuel for cooking has exhibition was organized as ever, UNIDO should endeav- come timely. UNIDO should part of awareness raising activ- our to ensure that this stove is consider upscaling this project ities on the project for the Pro- available and affordable. to Dodoma, our capital city. A motion of Bioethanol as a clean Continues on page 2

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1 Continued from page 1 to climate change as its econ- ca (WHO 2019). Unless rapid As for now, its cost is still on omy is dependent on climate action is taken, household air the high side.” Deputy Minis- sensitive natural resources, pollution will remain the cause ter Mary Maganga was equally rain-fed agriculture and bio- of millions of deaths from non- impressed with the clean cook- mass energy. Deforestation is communicable diseases (in- ing solution urging the UN to increasing. Although Tanzania cluding heart disease, stroke, consider reaching out to more is a negligible contributor to and cancer), as well as pneu- women. global greenhouse gas (GHG) monia (Source; World Health emissions, the net econom- Organization 2018a. “Burden The general public appreci- ic costs of addressing climate of Disease from Household Air ated the joint UN booth and change impacts are estimated Pollution for 2016.”) showed great interest in using to reach 1-2% of the Gross Do- the bioethanol stoves. All the 5 mestic Product (GDP) per year Actors in the Alternative and demo stoves including 15 litters by 2030. Tanzania’s intended Clean Cooking Energy Sector of bioethanol fuel on display, Nationally Determined Contri- in Tanzania, need to work to- were quickly sold off and more butions (INDCs) targets GHG gether to promote the use of than 50 people signed up to emission reduction of 10-20% alternative energy for cooking serve as agents for distributing by 2030 relative to the Busi- to reduce forest degradation, the stoves and fuel nationwide. ness as Usual (BAU) scenario. deforestation, to protect and re- One Dodoma resident who vis- store ecosystems in Tanzania. ited the booth said, “I like this In 2017 around 3 billion peo- stove so much because it is ple lacked access to clean fu- The United Nations (UN) ad- very efficient. It is hustle free, els and technologies for cook- vocates the use of alternative clean and cooks fast.” ing; in 2030 around 40% of the clean cooking technologies access-deficit population will in many countries around the Tanzania is highly vulnerable reside in Sub-Saharan Afri- world including in Tanzania.

H.E. Dr. Philip Mpango, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania (Right), listening to a presentation from UNIDO Staff UNIDO on the efficiency of bioethanol stoves during the World Environment Day commemoration in Dodoma. The UN exhibition was managed by UNCDF, UNEP, UNIDO and UNDP from 1 - 6 June, 2021. Photo Credit: UNCDF Tanzania

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The Minister of State in the Office of the Vice - President, Union and Environment, Hon. (right in a red tie), listen- ing to a presentation of the bioethanol cooking stoves by a private company -CCL and UNIDO staff, during the World Environ- ment Day commemoration in Dodoma. Photo Credit: UNCDF Tanzania

PREVENTION IS KEY TO ENDING OBSTETRIC FISTULA

fforts to end fistula con- tinue in Tanzania.

EThe United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA), under the leadership of the Government of the Unit- ed Republic of Tanzania sup- ports investments in infrastruc- ture, equipment and human resources to enhance women and young peoples’ access to quality, timely and comprehen- sive sexual and reproductive health services. Information, emergency services and new- born care are also steadily Ensuring women and young people can realize their rights and choices is key to improving. Since 2018 alone, eliminating obstetric fistula. Photo Credit: Karlien Truyens/UNFPA Tanzania 55 health facilities and 16 youth-friendly corners have Continues on page 4 3 Continued from page 3 been renovated to help women.

The Malampaka Health Centre in Simiyu Region in Tanzania is one such UNFPA-supported renovated facility under the two- year Nilinde Nikulinde (Protect me; I protect you) project fund- ed by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

Magreth Lazaro has worked as a nurse-midwife at the centres labour ward at for 10 years. She says, “The quality of care before and after the renova- tions are plain for everyone to see. Newborn deliveries have A mother with her newborn successfully delivered by a caesarean section at increased and there have been Malampaka Health Centre, Simiyu, Tanzania .Photo Credit: Karlien Truyens/UN- no maternal deaths for the past FPA Tanzania two years. Staff have also re- ceived training in basic emer- cations during childbirth. “It was for the injury and psychological- gency obstetric and newborn too late”, says Magreth. “She ly for the loss of their newborn. care (BEmONC) and training suffered a fistula, but she was It shatters their lives.” on the use of the new medical affected far more than the injury equipment. They continuously itself. Her husband immediately Obstetric fistula has been suc- receive on-the-job mentorship divorced her, leaving her alone cessfully eliminated in indus- from district mentors recruited. to bring up their child.” Adding trialized countries and efforts that women with fistula are stig- are being made to educate the One common challenge facing matized and isolated in their most marginalized women and women arriving at the centre is community. girls to access comprehensive obstetric fistula. Magreth knows sexual and reproductive health The physical and psychological women in her community who services and information, in- impacts of fistula, however, are live with obstetric fistula, the cluding voluntary family plan- not the only tragedy. Science devastating yet preventable ning. shows there is a strong associ- childbirth injury that can occur ation between fistula and still- from prolonged and obstructed The International Day to End births, with research indicating labour, which leaves women Obstetric Fistula was commem- that approximately 90 percent with a hole – or fistula in med- orated around the world on 23rd of women who develop ob- ical terms – in the birth canal of May. stetric fistula end up delivering causing uncontrollable leakage a stillborn baby. This is some- of urine or faeces or both. She UNFPA reiterated its commit- thing Magreth has witnessed. remembers a young woman, ment to accelerating progress “Almost all women who sustain married at 15 and pregnant at towards its vision of a fistu- a fistula deliver a dead baby. 16, who came to the health fa- la-free generation in Tanzania. They are traumatized physically cility when she suffered compli-

4 METOO MOVEMENT IGNITED IN A DIALOGUE TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN MEDIA

Yes, change takes long. fline; despite efforts in place to But today, change starts address safety of journalists as “Let us start with those who here!” says Rose Mwalimu, a fundamental concern. Wom- make the last decisions. “during her presentation at an en journalists face harassment, Change their mindsets. Let us Intergenerational dialogue to smear campaigns, sexist hate start our own media houses if empower women leaders in speech, trolling, physical as- we have to. If we cannot sit at and through the media. Rose the table, let us bring our own Mwalimu is a media expert. tables!” said Lulu Ngwanakilala, the Chief Executive Officer of For the first time this year, lead- “Yes, change takes Legal Services Facility; during ing up to World Press Freedom long. But today, her contribution to the dialogue. Day, UNESCO and partners change starts here!” The dialogue was attended by held a dedicated session on veteran journalists, young jour- violence against women and Rose Mwalimu, nalists, representatives from Media Expert children to explore and address different media associations challenges and solutions to and institutions, and editors. tackling harassment and abuse Editors. of women journalists in news- rooms; and propose key points sault, rape, and even murder. Also, for the first time this year, of action to address them. twenty-five honorary veteran fe- During the dialogue, Nancy male media professionals were The intergenerational dialogue Angulo, National Programme awarded the inaugural Wom- intended to develop a roadmap Officer for Communication and en of Achievement in Media to empower women leaders Information, stressed that gen- Awards by the Ministry of Infor- in and through the media. It is der is a UNESCO global priority mation. UNESCO and Tanzania worrying that women journal- and relevant to the ongoing di- Women’s Association under- ists’ role in the public sphere alogue about the role of wom- lined the contribution of women and their work in reporting se- en in the media. UNESCO has journalists to the media sector rious issues and exposing the been supporting efforts to ad- and overall development. truth have contributed to mak- dress violence against women ing them targets of threats and in and through the media within violence, both online and of- the UN framework.

UN PEACEKEEPERS DAY 2021| “THE ROAD TO A LASTING PEACE: LEVERAGING THE POWER OF YOUTH FOR PEACE AND SECURITY.”

he Minister of Foreign tion of UN peacekeepers who Tanzania in UN Peacekeeping Affairs and East African have volunteered to ensure the where she reaffirmed that Tan- Cooperation, Ambas- world remains peaceful. zania will continue to actively Tsador ac- Ambassador Mulamula, led an participate in the implementa- knowledged the great contribu- online discussion on the role of tion of UN Security Council res

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This year the theme to mark the day was “The “The road to a lasting peace: Leveraging the power of youth for peace and security.”

The Foreign Affairs top Diplo- mat also encouraged women’s participation in UN Peacekeep- ing missions and acknowl- edged the contribution of the peacekeepers who lost their A representative from the UN & UNRCO Team Leader Mr. Helge Flard (Left) and lives while on missions and of- TPDF Representative (Right) pay the respect to all heroes at Mnazi Mmoja Hero fered condolences to the fami- Grounds. Photo Credit: Laurean Kiiza/UNIC lies and their troops. Ambassa- dor Mulamula further reaffirmed The Deputy Minister of For- rity Council. 2250 (of 2015) that Tanzania will continue to eign Affairs and East African on youth, peace and security; actively participate in the im- Cooperation, Hon. Amb. Mba- Resolution No. 2419 (for 2018) plementation of UN Security rouk Nassor Mbarouk (MP) on the inclusion of youth in the Council resolutions on peace- was the Guest of Honor at the negotiation and implementation keeping operations. led an on- wreath-laying ceremony in hon- of peace agreements; and Res- line discussion on the role of or and recognition of the con- olution no. 2535 (2020) which Tanzania in UN Peacekeeping tributions of UN peacekeepers outlines the implementation of operations. who served and some who lost the youth, peace and security their lives in operations. The agenda in the areas of peace UN Peacekeepers Day was UN was represented by Helge operations.” also marked through an educa- Flard, a Senior Officer at the tional outreach held at the Uni- United Nations Resident Co- Recognizing that the youth are versity of Dodoma. Students ordinator’s office-representing a major factor in strengthening asked and received respons- the UN Resident Coordinator in peace in various areas, Hon. es from UN peacekeepers on Tanzania. Ambassador Mbarouk called global peace and security. Me- on the youth to refrain from in- dia campaign sessions also Those honored included Tan- cidents of violence, and to in- accompanied the commemora- zanian Peacekeepers who stead focus on productive eco- tions. Former UN peacekeep- died last year while on mission. nomic activities. Making use of ers from the Tanzania Peoples Speaking at this event, Hon. the enabling environment set Defense Forces, Tanzania Po- Ambassador Mbarouk Nas- by the government to ensure lice Force and the UN spoke sor Mbarouk (MP). said, “I am that young people benefit eco to the general public about UN pleased that the contribution nomically through loans provid- peacekeeping efforts, challeng- of youth has been recognized ed to young people at Council es and opportunities. by the United Nations through levels, and trainings that en- the resolutions of the Secu- ables them to be self-employed

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The online session was well attended by Tanzanian UN peacekeepers currently on Peacekeepin missions and in Tanzania, as well as by media and personnel from the Peace- keeping Training Institute in Tanzania. Representatives from civil society organizations, youth and various government officials also actively participat- ed. Hon Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Major General Mi- chael Gaguti (TPDF) and Se- nior Superintendent of Police Tanzania People Defence Force and Tanzania Police Force officers who ppartici- (SSP) Eva Michael Stesheni pated in different UN Peacekeeping missions lined up at the Mnazi Mmoja Grounds during the International UN Peacekeepers Day in Dar es Salaam. Photo Credit: from Tanzania Police discussed Laurean Kiiza/UNIC the importance of Tanzania’s participation in peacekeeping countries. The UN peacekeepers Day activities, reiterating their sup- events were organised by the port to global peace and secu- Currently, the country is the United Nations Information rity. 13th largest troop contribut- Center in Dar es Salaam. ing country out of 122 coun- Tanzania has a long History tries contributing to the world’s of helping to bring peace and peacekeeping forces. independence to neighboring

The Guest of Honor Deputy Ministry of Foreign Affair and East Africa Cooperation Hon Amb. Mbarouk Nasser Mbarouk giving a speech. Photo Credit: Laurean Kiiza/UNIC

7 UN STAFF DONATE BLOOD TO SAVE LIVES DURING THE COMMEMORATION OF WORLD BLOOD DONORS DAY 14 JUNE 2021

UN Resident Coordinator Mr. Zlatan Milisic led the way by donating blood during World Blood Donors Day where the UN family came together to save lives. Photo Credit: Istan Mutashobya/UN Tanzania

he United Nations fami- Speaking during the blood do- ly donate blood instead of wait- ly in Tanzania led by the nation exercise, Zlatan said, ing until you have patients who UN Resident Coordina- “As you might know sometimes are desperately requiring blood Ttor Zlatan Milisic and the World to save somebody’s life blood transfusion and to have to do- Health Organization (WHO) in transfusion is needed. Blood nate blood under stress. Tanzania jointly donated blood cannot be produced rather do- to help save lives during the nated by those who are willing. Oscar further encouraged global World Blood Donors Day. If there are not enough donors young people to be motivat- then that may translate into loss ed to voluntarily donate blood. The theme for this year’s com- of many people’s lives.” “This year we have put a lot of memoration was, “Give blood emphasis on young people be- and keep the world beat” The Head of Laboratory Ser- cause they are the healthiest UN staff turned up in numbers to vices from the National Blood group compared to older peo- support the national blood do- Transfusion Services Mr. Os- ple so I strongly urge young nation drive led by the National car Mwasheuya pleaded with people to be motivated and to Blood Transfusion Service un- the public to voluntarily donate donate blood because we are a der the Ministry of Health, Com- blood and not to wait until they national workforce,” munity Development, Gender, have a patient in need of blood. Elderly, and Children. Oscar said “I continue to en- This voluntary donation by UN courage the public to voluntari- Staff from various agencies

Continues on page 9 8 Continued from page 8 including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Information Cen- tre, UN Industrial Development Programme, UN Volunteers, UN Department for safety and security, UN environment pro- gramme, UNAIDS and that of World Health Organization (WHO) Staff was warmly wel- come. Most staff who came to commemorate World Blood Do- nors Day recognized the impor- tance of blood in saving live’s especially of pregnant women during delivery, they expressed great hope the donation will WHO Tanzania Rep. Dr. Tigest Ketsela addressing the media during World Blood help people in need and save Donors Day stressing the importance of donating blood and how doing that helps lives. save lives. Photo Credit: Istan Mutashobya/UN Tanzania

Members of the UN family donating blood during the World Blood Donors Day. Photo Credit: Istan Mutashobya/UN Tanzania

9 FAO LEADS IN FIGHT AGAINST DESERT LOCUST INVASION

FAO provided smart phones, which facilitated real-time in- formation flow, mapping exer- cise and photo sharing. The teams were also given copies of the Standard Operating Pro- cedures for surveillance, aeri- al control and ground control. Furthermore, and well ahead of the incursions, FAO provided smartphones for surveillance and data collection via elo- cust3m.

Prior to aerial operations, spray sites were visited to assess efficacy and potential risks to A member of the ground control team in Kilimanjaro region undergoing a practical humans, livestock, and the en- training on the use of the ULV Knapsack sprayer. Photo Credit: Mushobozi Bai- vironment. To avoid poisoning, tani /FAO Tanzania. ecologically sensitive areas such as bodies of water and n recent years, desert locusts Tanzania National Parks Asso- densely populated wildlife hab- have posed a serious threat ciation (TANAPA) to map affect- itats were excluded. Schools to food security and liveli- ed areas. The Desert Locust near spraying areas were evac- Ihoods of many countries in the Control Organization for East uated, and pastoralists were Horn of Africa and East Africa. Africa (DLCO-EA) and the In kept away from spraying areas Control operations coordinated with the help of the local gov- by the United Nations Food and ternational Red Locust Control ernment. Access to the restrict- Agriculture Organization (FAO) Organization for Southern Afri- ed areas was granted after sev- has helped prevent the loss of ca (IRLCO-SA) later on joined en days, which is the maximum cereal in countries already suf- to support ground and aerial amount of time required for fering from acute food insecuri- operations against the locust pesticide residues to degrade ty and poverty. invasion. completely.

Tanzania experienced an in- In addition, FAO and the Minis- Since April of this year, no des- cursion of desert locusts in No- try developed and implemented ert locust sightings near the vember 2020, when a swarm a capacity-building program for Tanzanian border have been first invaded a maize field in ground control teams in high- reported by Kenyan scouts. Mwanga district, Kilimanjaro risk regions including Arusha, The situation is being closely region. FAO quickly deployed a Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tan- monitored daily, and forecasts spray plane, provided technical ga. The teams received train- are subject to change at any assistance during control op- ing in desert locust biology and time. erations, and worked with the ecology, as well as surveillance Ministry of Agriculture and the and ground control.

10 UN, GOVT LAUNCHES MASS RABIES VACCINATION CAMPAIGN IN KISARAWE

n Tanzania, rabies kills up to 1,500 people per year. While efforts are being made to Ieradicate the disease, includ- ing vaccinating animals, rabies infection in humans remains a major public health concern around the world.

The Food and Agriculture Or- ganization of the United Na- tions (FAO), with funding from the U.S. Agency for Interna- tional Development (USAID), launched a rabies vaccination campaign for dogs and cats in A dog in Kisarawe being vaccinated against rabies in order to reduce the virus’s Kisarawe district in May this spread among dogs and its transmission to humans. Photo Credit: Charles Melu- year. tanbula/ WHO Tanzania.

in collaboration with African to bring their pets to be vacci- One Health University Network nated, saying, “We have seen “Tanzania has given pri- (AFROHUN) in Tanzania, World cases where a person was bit- ority to several infectious diseases that need to be Health Organization (WHO), the ten by a rabid dog or cat and eradicated from the coun- Ministry of Livestock and Fish- later died because the disease try before 2030 using the eries, the Ministry of Health, was untreatable once clinical One Health approach,” Community Development, signs appeared.” Gender, Elderly, and Children, Folorunso Fasina, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irri- The World Organisation for Ani- Country Team Leader for gation, Natural Resources and mal Health and WHO advocate the Emergency Centre Livestock , Muhimbili for a ‘One Health’ approach for for Transboundary Ani- University of Health and Allied rabies control, recommending mal Diseases (ECTAD) in Tanzania. Sciences (MUHAS), Sokoine the vaccination of at least 70 University of Agriculture (SUA), percent of the dog population Ifakara Health Institute and in a rabies-endemic areas to Global Alliance for Rabies Con- prevent the spread of rabies Kisarawe is one of the country’s trol (GARC), among others. between dogs and its transmis- high-risk rabies districts, as its sion to humans. wards and villages are close to Hon. Jokate Mwegelo, the then Selous Game Reserve, a pro- Kisarawe District Commission- AFROHUN Tanzania used the tected wildlife area in southern er, officiated the launch event, One Health approach to en- Tanzania along the southern and was followed by a week- gage students in the mass Tanzania safari circuit. long vaccine rollout in vari- ous villages in Kisarawe. Hon. rabies vaccination of dogs and The campaign was carried out Mwegelo encouraged residents cats in Kisarawe. Teams Continues on page 12 11 Continued from page 11 ton wool/gauze and cooler box- of qualified professionals from es. “Tanzania has given priority to various fields assisted SUA vet- several infectious diseases that erinary students in restraining Students gained the skills and need to be eradicated from the and vaccinating the animals, knowledge needed to enter country before 2030 using the and MUHAS medical and en- the One Health workforce as One Health approach,” said Fol- vironmental health students in a result of the fieldwork. They orunso Fasina, Country Team distributing vaccination certifi- learned effective communica- Leader for the Emergency Cen- cates and educating pet owners tion strategies and multidisci- tre for Transboundary Animal about disease prevention and plinary teamwork, the impor- Diseases (ECTAD) in Tanzania. the importance of keeping their tance and influence of local “Rabies is one of the county’s pet’s immunization records up- government in shaping its soci- six priority zoonotic diseases, to-date. ety, soft skills in data entry and with control efforts coordinated management, and certification through the One Health Coor- Before venturing out into the through global online courses dination Desk in Disaster Man- field, students and medical staff on various aspects of rabies agement Department (DMD) were vaccinated against rabies control and management. at the Prime Minister’s Office’s and given personal protective (PMO). In addition, a National equipment. FAO donated over Each year, new groups of stu- Rabies Control Strategy exists 5,000 doses of anti-rabies vac- dents will be selected to par- to boost control efforts in coun- cines, as well as other supplies ticipate in the field training pro- try,” he said. including disposable syringes gram, strengthening Tanzania’s and needles, disinfectants, cot- One Health Workforce.

Folorunso Fasina (R), Country Team Leader for the Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Tanza- nia (R), handing over rabies vaccines to Hon. Jokate Mwegelo, the then Kisarawe District Commissioner. Photo Credit: Alice Maro/ FAO Tanzania.

12 FAO CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH HANDOVER OF AGRICULTURAL INPUTS

young children, women, people with special needs and the el- derly. “We can all work together to ensure that fruits and vegeta- bles are consumed daily and that malnutrition levels are re- duced,” said Tulahi. “I would like to encourage stakeholders to improve food systems by im- plementing innovative methods

and technologies to combat crop production losses, espe- cially in fruit and vegetable pro- duction,” he said.

The farmers group receiving the Charles Tulahi, Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and Officer in Charge (OiC) addressing the press during the handover ceremony of agricultural inputs to seeds consist of 32 members the Ilolo Farmers Group in Kikombo district in Dodoma. Photo Credit: Dodoma (21 male and 11 female). Prior to City Council. receiving FAO assistance, they s part of raising aware- ricultural inputs (quality seeds, were producing vegetable and ness on the Internation- fertilizer and working tools) and sunflower seeds using tradition- al Year of Fruits and facilitated training on good ag- al farming methods. With FAO’s AVegetables (IYFV) global cam- ronomic practices to the Ilo- support, the group established paign, the Food and Agriculture lo Farmers Group in order to the Ilolo Fruits and Vegetable Organizations of the United strengthen nutrition-sensitive Production Project. The proj- Nations (FAO) handed over ag- agriculture. FAO also provided ect is funded by the Norwegian a motorcycle to the Kikombo government through the joint Extension Officer to help him UN project titled “Transforming provide timely services to farm- food systems for healthy sus- ers. tainable diets in the United Re- “We can all work together public of Tanzania.” to ensure that fruits and vegetables are consumed Speaking at the handover cer- daily and that malnutrition emony that took place in June Farmers in the Ilolo project re- levels are reduced,” this year, the Assistant FAO ceive FAO technical assistance Representative (Programme) to grow fruits and vegetables Charles Tulahi, and Officer in Charge (OiC), for consumption and income Assistant FAO Represen- Charles Tulahi, emphasized generation on a 20-acre plot tative (Programme) and on the importance of improving of farmland. The Dodoma City Officer in Charge (OiC) value chains and addressing Council has installed a reservoir the imbalance between agricul- tank with a storage capacity of tural production and nutritional 10,000 litres as well as an irri- outcomes, particularly for vul- gation system to water all plots. nerable populations including Continues on page 14 13 Continued from page 13 while increasing farmers’ in- many nutritional problems in- The Agriculture, Irrigation come levels,” she said. cluding an increase in chronic and Cooperatives Officer for diseases caused by the triple Dodoma City, Yustina Muni- Nutrition has risen in importance burden of malnutrition – under- shi, spoke on behalf of the on the international and nation- nutrition (underweight, stunted City Director, Joseph Mafuru, al development agendas over or wasted), micronutrient de- where she commended FAO the last decade, with a particu- ficiency, and overweight and for promoting diversified diets lar emphasis on nutrition-sen- obesity. These issues are par- and healthy lifestyles in rural sitive food systems. The 2030 ticularly severe in urban areas Dodoma. Agenda for Sustainable Devel- when compared to rural areas. opment urges all countries and “This partnership has been stakeholders to work together To address the multiple burdens both timely and fruitful,” Muni- to end hunger and prevent mal- of malnutrition while promoting shi said. “Our efforts to intro- nutrition in all forms. sustainable food systems, FAO duce the right seeds and infor- recommends that everyone mation related to irrigation are With changing lifestyles, most consume at least 400 grams of a positive step toward ensuring people do not eat enough fruits fruits and vegetables per day. that we protect people’s health and vegetables, resulting in

Charles Tulahi (2-L), Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and Officer in Charge (OiC) presents a motorcycle to Madei Kidarya, Kikombo Extension Officer. The motorcycle will enable Madei to provide timely services to farmers. Photo Credit: Dodoma City Council.

14 UN WOMEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DR PHUMZILE MLAMBO-NGCUKA PUSHES FOR INTERGENERATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka delivering her remarks during a meeting with development partners including the private sector, women’s rights organisations and donors in Dar es Salaam. Photo Credit: UN Women

he UN Women Executive A few hours after her arrival, cess, as well as mobilized ac- Director, Dr Phumzile Dr Mlambo-Ngcuka met with tors to participate in the Paris Mlambo-Ngcuka visit- the private sector, donors and Forum held from 30 June to 2 Ted Tanzania from 27-28 May young gender activists who July this year. to stir-up support and mobilize laid a perfect setting for her to stronger commitments to the build a stronger case on why From one speaker to the next, UN Women global campaign, all stakeholders should be on it was crystal clear that the Generation Equality: Realizing board the Generation Equality Generation Equality campaign Women’s Rights for an Equal campaign. cannot afford to leave anyone Future. During her visit, she behind if its objectives are to met President Samia Suluhu The meeting with development be realized. The UN Wom- Hassan, who embraced the partners was organised by UN en Representative in Tanza- Economic Justice and Rights Women Tanzania, in partner- nia, Ms. Hodan Addou told the Action Coalition of the Gener- ship with the French Embassy, stakeholders that the Tanzania ation Equality Forum; and held and the Tanzania Private Sec- Country Office has been hold- some discussions with young tor Foundation (TPSF). It fa- ing a series of multistakehold- women, private sector business cilitated sharing of information er dialogues, under the global executives, and donors. about the campaign, promoted campaign. “Many of the organi- the commitment making pro- zations and embassies present

Continues on page 16 15 Continued from page 15 here have been instrumental in localizing the global Gener- ation Equality campaign to be relevant to the Tanzanian con- text and we are grateful for that support,” Ms. Addou said. In her presentation, Dr. Mlam- bo-Ngcuka said despite “some positive changes” in the status of women and girls in Tanzania, and at global level, in the last 25 years after the Beijing Plat- form for Action, progress has been slow. It is for that reason that UN Women launched the During the discussion session, Dr Mlambo-Ngcuka interracted with various partners including the Norweigian Ambassador, H.E. Elisabeth Jacobsen. Photo Credit: UN Generation Equality campaign, Women to promote multi-stakeholder partnerships that can attract campaign and ensure that the for women in decision making, more resources to speed-up private sector does more to improvement in their social re- the pace of change in gender engender their programmes, sponsibility initiatives to support equality and empowerment of policies and advocacy, work- women’s and girls’ education women. ing closely with the government in STEM subjects and mentor- and other partners. ship, as well as investing more The campaign sets UN Wom- in technology, innovation and en on a new trajectory through During the meeting, the private business skills transfer to pro- its focus on intergenerational sector committed to expanding mote businesses led by wom- partnerships and the promotion their programmes to enable the en, including small enterprises of young people in the gender creation of new opportunities in rural areas. equality movement.

Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka said UN Women is now expanding its interventions to prioritize the inclusion of young women and young men in programmes and innovation, “because young people have a longer-term ap- proach to the formulation of their strategies and design of programmes.”

While young people are critical for the continuity, sustainabil- ity and realization of the cam- paign’s objectives, Dr. Mlam- Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and some of the stakeholders who attended the meeting with development partners for gender equality in Dar es salaam. Photo bo-Ngcuka also emphasized Credit: UN Women the need to better finance the

16 CLIMATE ACTION - SDG 13 POEM BY AISHA KINGU

When mankind breathes good air, And animals feel it all clear, Praising purity in the atmosphere, For bringing stability down to the hydrosphere, And prosperity to the biosphere.

Effective climate action, Efficient climate protection, Effective climate action, Good generates and meaningful contexts.

Good climate, Strengthens resilience, Good climate, Adaptive capacity.

Good climate, Effective interactions, Good climate, Strategic policies.

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18 UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL DAYS

July 30th - World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

August 12th - International Youth Day

August 19th - World Humanitarian Day

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