Government consultations target selected education-related provisions of the Marriage Act, focusing on pre-primary through Form Six schooling and measures to reduce child marriage and support girls’ economic opportunities.
The review targets specific provisions of the Marriage Act linked to education, not a full rewrite of the law.
Consultations involve the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs, development partners such as Plan International Tanzania and CAMFED, and young women.
Next steps are further consultations with communities and stakeholders to refine amendment proposals aligned with broader development goals.
Stakeholders flagged child marriage as a key barrier to girls' schooling, health and long-term economic prospects. Plan International Tanzania highlighted data that 29.1% of women aged 20–24 who have married did so before age 18. That organisation and others argue setting 18 as the minimum marriage age for all would protect girls' education and health while supporting national development goals.
Consultations have included government officials, development partners and young women. Plan International Tanzania, CAMFED Tanzania and other civil-society partners are active collaborators. The ministry said it will continue working with Plan International Tanzania and other stakeholders to strengthen protections and expand opportunity pathways for girls.
Stakeholders stressed that legal changes must be paired with community engagement and social programs. CAMFED pointed to empowerment and leadership initiatives such as the Girls Takeover campaign, which gives girls practical experience in leadership roles. Participants described how the programme builds confidence and understanding of government processes. Plan International emphasised programmes that teach leadership, legal rights and life skills.
Dr Homera urged stakeholders to work closely with communities to address gender-based violence and support girls facing economic hardship. The ministry and partners want initiatives that improve girls' access to economic opportunities, believing this reduces the likelihood of early marriage and school dropout.
The process remains consultative. The ministry will continue stakeholder meetings to refine which specific sections of the Marriage Act will be amended. Parallel community engagement and programs to address gender-based violence, economic vulnerability and leadership training for girls are part of the broader approach described during the consultations.
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