WOMEN AID AND CRIMNAL JUSTICE (WACJ)

Organization objectives: (a) Enhance skills and knowledge in criminal justice pertaining to women, children, and girls to safeguard their rights and enhance their livelihoods.

WACJ focuses on equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge in criminal justice to ensure the protection of rights and the improvement of life conditions for women, children, and girls.

(b) Advocate for criminal and social justice for women and girls.

WACJ seeks to actively campaign for fair treatment and justice in the legal system for women and girls, addressing issues like gender-based violence and social discrimination.

(c) Promote criminal and human rights justice for women, children, and girls.

WACJ aims to foster an environment where criminal justice systems uphold and protect the human rights of women, children, and girls, ensuring justice is accessible to all.

(d) Extend and improve legal aid provision and assistance to indigent individuals and prisoners.

WACJ strives to provide legal aid to those who cannot afford it, focusing on vulnerable groups, including prisoners, to ensure they receive fair representation in the legal system.

(e) Strengthen capacity building on legal literacy for women, girls, and children in society through seminars, workshops, and conferences to empower them with knowledge of their rights and the legal system.

This objective emphasizes empowering women, girls, and children by improving their understanding of legal rights and the justice system through educational events like seminars and workshops.

Organization Mission: WACJ is dedicated to promoting, advocating for, and safeguarding justice for women and girls within the criminal justice system. The organization works through strategic litigation, skill-building, networking, and capacity development to address injustices faced by women and girls. WACJ aims to reduce crime rates and ease the burden on police stations and prisons by ensuring fair treatment and providing support to marginalized individuals.

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Contact informations

House No.11, Mwenge Street, Kijitonyama Ward in Dar es salaam Region
P.O Box 10760
14113 Dar es salaam

Phone +255 654614333