About Us

A network for gender equality, women’s rights and inclusive development.

Bringing civil society together around a shared commitment to equality, dignity and freedom from discrimination.

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Our coalition

Connected by purpose.
United in action.

Zanzibar Gender Coalition (ZGC) is a non-profit, non-partisan network organization registered under the NGO framework in Zanzibar.

Founded in 2010, the Coalition brings together 20 civil society organizations to undertake joint advocacy for gender equality and women’s empowerment.

2010Founded in Zanzibar
20Civil society organizations

Our mandate

Promoting equality and freedom from discrimination.

ZGC pays particular attention to women, children, youth and persons with disabilities. We strengthen networking, advocacy, research, public awareness, partnerships and monitoring for gender-responsive change.

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Our Vision

A free society from gender inequality and all forms of discrimination.

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Our Mission

A network organization which works toward promoting gender equality through socio-economic empowerment and advocacy for inclusive policies and legal framework.

Our core values

The principles behind our collective voice.

  • Fairness
  • Inclusiveness
  • Integrity
  • Accessibility
  • Gender Sensitivity
  • Equal Rights & Opportunities for All

Strategic direction · 2026–2030

A shared framework for lasting change.

The ZGC Strategic Plan 2026–2030 provides the overall framework for organizational and programme development. It emphasizes collective action, policy advocacy, research and knowledge management, elimination of gender-based violence, women’s participation in politics and leadership, public education, and institutional strengthening.

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Politics & Leadership

Women’s participation and representation in decision-making.

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Education & Mainstreaming

Gender equality at the centre of development and public dialogue.

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GBV Prevention & Response

Freedom from violence, discrimination and exclusion.

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Research & Policy Advocacy

Evidence that strengthens policies and legal frameworks.

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Institutional Development

A coordinated, accountable and effective network.

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Stronger together.
A collective voice for change.

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