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Tanzanians oppose the use of physical force against women, see gender-based violence as a criminal matter – Afrobarometer

/ In the Media / Tanzanians oppose the use of physical force against women, see gender-based violence as a criminal matter – Afrobarometer

An overwhelming majority of Tanzanians say it is never justified for a man to use physical force to discipline his wife, the latest Afrobarometer survey shows.

While most Tanzanians say violence against women and girls is not a common occurrence in their community, they see gender-based violence (GBV) as the most important women’s- rights issue that the government and society must address. A majority consider GBV a criminal matter requiring the involvement of law enforcement rather than a private matter to be handled within the family.

While a large majority of citizens say the police are likely to take GBV cases seriously, many also consider it likely that a woman who reports such violence to the police will be criticised, harassed, or shamed by others in the community.

Afrobarometer is a pan-African, non-partisan, non-profit survey research network that provides reliable data on Africans’ experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance, and quality of life.

REPOA is Tanzania’s national Afrobarometer partner, and it is a national partner in each country that conducts the survey. In Tanzania, therefore, the Afrobarometer Round 9 survey was conducted by REPOA.

Please read the full news release.

News-release-Tanzanians-oppose-use-of-physical-force-against-women-Afrobarometer-stk-bh-4may23

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