Jamii Salama Initiative

Respect. Protect. Stop Sexual Harassment

JSI seeks to empower individuals and communities to create safer spaces for women by respecting their voices, autonomy, personal boundaries, and dignity…

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Jamii Salama Initiative (JSI)

The Jamii Salama Initiative was born from the pressing need to address sexual harassment and create safer, harassment-free environments in public spaces. In Tanzania, many women and children face challenges in public places that undermine their sense of security, freedom, and dignity….

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Main Objective

To create safer communities by ending sexual harassment against women and children in public spaces in Tanzania and beyond.

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Problem Background and Context

Sexual harassment has become a norm. It is distressingly common for women to be catcalled, touched inappropriately, and slut-shamed. There is a pervasive lack of a culture of consent, with men and the broader community often sexualizing female bodies and violating their autonomy. This unacceptable behavior is prevalent everywhere—in the streets, markets, workplaces, public transit, and beyond.

 

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