Equal status of men and women is provided for m the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania. The right to vote and stand for election is provided equally for both irrespective of gender. Article 5 of the Constitution provides for the franchise right to vote. Every citizen who has attained the age of majority has the right to vote in the government) s elections provided that he or she has attained the age of majority. Inequality of access to education still exists at all levels. This divide between children from rural and urban locations, those from rich and poor families and children of educated and illiterate parents. These inequalities are a result of the respective hi storical background of each group, the culture they were brought up and the economic constraints encountered by the government. Cultural values and practice, and lack of value of education affect girls and this is a big cause of inequality in access and learning achievement for women. The government on her part has formulated an education and cultural policy supported by reviewed laws to ensure a conducive environment for education of the girl child. The University of Dar-es-salaal!l and Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) have_special affirmative action programmes to assist women students gain access to institutes of higher learning and tertiary institutes. The employment status reveals that employment opportunities for women are limited despite existing laws which provide for equality between men and women. Women are encouraged to aspire to various posts provided that they have the required qualification. Various government institutions and NGOs encourage women to be aggressive in search of employment and refrain from inferiority complex. The Law Reform Commission has reviewed all laws pertaining to labour employment with a view to improve the status ofwo men and children in employment and incorporate gender balance. The bill for the new law has already been passed by the National Assembly and awaits for commencement date from the Minister of Labour. Gender based NGOs are building partnerships with allies to mainstream gender transfom1ation in the society. Committed partners often serve as role models. Initiatives to eliminate customary malpractice, which discriminate against women such as eating 35