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17.03.25
Following a week-long exhibition from 1 to 8 March, IITA–CGIAR participated in the national celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) held on 8 March 2025 in Arusha, Tanzania. This year’s national theme, “Wanawake na wasichana 2025: Tuimarishe haki, usawa na uwezeshaji,” translates to “Women and girls 2025: Strengthening justice, equality, and empowerment.”
The exhibitions were organized by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, and Children in collaboration with the Regional Commissioner’s Office in Arusha, providing a platform for women from different sectors to showcase their impactful contributions.
On the invitation of the Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture, IITA showcased agricultural technologies researched and co-developed by women and men scientists. The technologies showcased include banana breeding, Aflasafe, the PlantVillage Nuru digital tool and controlling and managing the banana bunchy top disease, all contribute to transforming Tanzania’s food systems.
During the celebration, Her Excellency Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, the president of Tanzania, expressed her gratitude to government institutions and non-governmental organizations for their commitment and contributions to women and girls’ development across sectors, echoing the global theme “For all women and girls: Rights, equality, empowerment.”