As Tanzania prepares for its 2025 General Elections, the rise of gender disinformation has become an urgent concern. In response, Zaina Foundation, a Tanzanian-based non-governmental organization committed to promoting digital rights and inclusion, recently hosted a pivotal training workshop titled “Upholding Integrity: Countering Gender Disinformation in Tanzania’s Electoral Process.” Held on 12th June 2025 at Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam, this initiative empowered journalists, civil society actors, and online influencers with essential skills and tools to confront this growing threat.
The training brought together 20 participants—15 women and 5 men—from various professional backgrounds, including media, NGOs, and digital advocacy. The sessions focused on raising awareness of gender disinformation trends and providing practical tools to identify, analyze, and report harmful content. Led by Zaina Foundation’s Executive Director, Zaituni Njovu, the workshop offered deep insights into how gender disinformation undermines women’s participation in politics and public life in Tanzania. Click here to read more Blog Post Zaina_Foundation_Gender_Disinformation_Blog_Post
Click here to read the guardian magazine coverage about gender disinformation initiatives in Tanzania