G-Mdadisi
Senior Member
- Feb 15, 2018
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TANZANIA Media Women’s Association, Zanzibar (TAMWA-ZNZ), recommends the preparation of a national strategy to change the behavior of young people, aiming to prevent them from engaging in acts of humiliation.
According to the Office of the Chief Government Statistician (OCGS) in Zanzibar, from July to September 2023, 24 people have been convicted by courts of laws and sent to prisons, locally known as rehabilitation centres of which 58.3 percent are young people aged 18-29.
This data suggests that young people have become significantly involved in sexual abuse calling for behavioural change program to shift their mindset and prevent them from participating in these tragic activities, which affect their well-being, children, and the country in general.
The statistics also reveal that 48 people are still in custody, with their cases ongoing while the age group; 18 to 29-year-old, a tender age group, and of course, productive age is in the lead again by 54 percent.
We strongly advise the government to formulate a strategy for educating young people through various means, including playgrounds, schools and at households encouraging parents and guardians to teach male children about respecting girls, women, and children in general.
The statistics also highlight that children are disproportionately affected by acts of humiliation, with 77 percent of the 157 reported cases from July to September involving children. These incidents often relate to rape, defamation, insults, and sodomy.
TAMWA ZNZ urges young people to take this information seriously and plan not to engage in such actions. This includes resisting temptations, controlling their emotions, and using social networks responsibly.
It is essential for young people to understand that many of those convicted are sentenced to more than 11 years in prison, which means they waste a significant portion of their lives behind bars rather than using their energy to improve their lives.
TAMWA ZNZ also appreciates/nods the Office of the Chief Statistician of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar for providing statistics that reveal the age distribution of those who commit crimes, particularly those related to humiliation and violence. These statistics will help identify the age groups most vulnerable to such behavior and enable the country to develop strategies for positive change.
Dr. Mzuri Issa,
Director,
TAMWA ZNZ.
Sent using Jamii Forums mobile app
According to the Office of the Chief Government Statistician (OCGS) in Zanzibar, from July to September 2023, 24 people have been convicted by courts of laws and sent to prisons, locally known as rehabilitation centres of which 58.3 percent are young people aged 18-29.
This data suggests that young people have become significantly involved in sexual abuse calling for behavioural change program to shift their mindset and prevent them from participating in these tragic activities, which affect their well-being, children, and the country in general.
The statistics also reveal that 48 people are still in custody, with their cases ongoing while the age group; 18 to 29-year-old, a tender age group, and of course, productive age is in the lead again by 54 percent.
We strongly advise the government to formulate a strategy for educating young people through various means, including playgrounds, schools and at households encouraging parents and guardians to teach male children about respecting girls, women, and children in general.
The statistics also highlight that children are disproportionately affected by acts of humiliation, with 77 percent of the 157 reported cases from July to September involving children. These incidents often relate to rape, defamation, insults, and sodomy.
TAMWA ZNZ urges young people to take this information seriously and plan not to engage in such actions. This includes resisting temptations, controlling their emotions, and using social networks responsibly.
It is essential for young people to understand that many of those convicted are sentenced to more than 11 years in prison, which means they waste a significant portion of their lives behind bars rather than using their energy to improve their lives.
TAMWA ZNZ also appreciates/nods the Office of the Chief Statistician of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar for providing statistics that reveal the age distribution of those who commit crimes, particularly those related to humiliation and violence. These statistics will help identify the age groups most vulnerable to such behavior and enable the country to develop strategies for positive change.
Dr. Mzuri Issa,
Director,
TAMWA ZNZ.
Sent using Jamii Forums mobile app
