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Tanzania Women Lawyers Association

TAWLA was founded in 1989 by a professional group of women lawyers who wanted to promote equal rights by focusing on women and children

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TAWLA produces a range of publications, including:

  • Books and Guides for Paralegals
  • Brochures for vulnerable people explaining their rights
  • Research

Most publications are in Swahili to meet the needs of the local population.

From June 2010, new publications will be available in pdf formats for download.

Publications produced prior to this date must be ordered from TAWLA, and either collected from our Ilala Office or postage and packaging costs must be covered. To order a publication please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Review of the Law on Citizenship & Immigration Rights
Published:(date)); Language: Swahili
Availability: Hard Copy only 

Contains:

  • Immigration Act No 7 1995
  • Citizenship Act No 6 of 1995
  • Gender Inequalities
  • International Contracts
  • Women's involvement and participation in politics
  • The United Republic of Tanzania Constitution 1977
  • Land Government Act No 4 1979
  • Political Parties, Constituencies and policies
  • Laws concerning children born out of wedlock
  • Birth & Registration laws
  • Customary Laws
  • Affiliation Ordinance Cap. 278
  • Religious Laws
  • Problems arising from these laws
  • Recommendations & Conclusions

Women's Right to Own Land & Property
Published: (date); Language: Swahili
Availability: Hard Copy only

Contains:

  • The right to own land
  • The Land Act no 4 1999 and the Village Land Act No 5 1999
  • The Land Act & Gender
  • Mortgage and Lease
  • Criminal Offences under the Land Act of 1999
  • Land Dispute Resolution
  • Conclusions
A Guide to Legal Procedures
Published: (date); Language: Swahili
Availability: Hard Copy only

Contains:

  • Court Systems in Tanzania and Procedures for instituting cases/complaints
  • Procedures for instituting cases on ward tribunals
  • Law of Marriage Act
  • Probate and Administration of Estates Act
  • Maintenance of a child born out of wedlock
  • Land Ownership