Women empowerment is when women have the freedom and choice to make their own decisions. They have the most potent right in deciding what’s right for them and what’s wrong for them. Women have suffered through the decades because they didn’t have any rights. They suffered in the hands of their male counterparts. In earlier centuries, they were treated as almost non-existent. As if all the rights belonged to men even something as basic as voting. As times evolved, women realized their power. There on began the revolution for women empowerment.

As women were not allowed to make decisions for them, women’s empowerment came in like a breath of fresh air. It made them aware of their rights and how they must make their own place in society rather than depending on a man. It recognized the fact that things cannot simply work in someone’s favor because of their gender. However, we still have a long way to go when we talk about the reasons why we need it.

Need for Women Empowerment

Almost every country, no matter how progressive has a history of ill-treating women. In other words, women from all over the world have been rebellious to reach the status they have today. While the western countries are still making progress, third world countries like Tanzania still lack behind in Women Empowerment.

Tanzania particularly in some regions like Mara, Arusha etc, women’s empowerment is needed more than ever. Tanzania is amongst the countries which are not safe for women. Moreover, the education and freedom scenario is very regressive. Women in some societies are not allowed to pursue education; they are married off early. The men are still dominating women in some regions like it’s the woman’s duty to work for him endlessly. They do not let them go out or have freedom of any kind.

In addition, domestic violence is a major problem in Tanzania. The men beat up their wives and abuse them as they think women are their property. More so, because women are afraid to speak up. Similarly, the women who do actually work get paid less than their male counterparts. It is downright unfair and sexist to pay someone less for the same work because of their gender. Thus, we see how women’s empowerment is the need of the hour. We need to empower these women to speak up for themselves and never be victim of injustice.

How to Empower Women?

There are various ways in how one can empower women. The individuals, organizations and government must both come together to make it happen.

Women must be given equal opportunities in every field, irrespective of gender. Moreover, they must also be given equal pay. We can empower women by abolishing child marriage. Various programs must be held where they can be taught skills to fend for themselves in case they face financial crisis.