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Published by: Tanzania Artists Rights Organization (TARO) Date: July 2025 Introduction Censorship in the arts is a pressing issue in Tanzania, where creative expression is often suppressed under the guise of protecting public morals, national security, or cultural values. The Tanzania Artists Rights Organization (TARO) has released a comprehensive legal position paper examining the legality of censorship in Tanzania’s arts sector, its far-reaching impacts, and strategic recom

Dar es Salaam, Tanzanzania, The Tanzania Artists Rights Organization (TARO) celebrates mileston from legal reforms advocacy, here’s how we’re reshaping Tanzania’s arts sector: 🏆 Top Wins in 2023 ✅ Policy Change:Secured government commitment to amend the National Arts Act (1984) outdated for 40 years to protect artistic freedom and gender equality. ✅ Copyright Advances: Drafted reforms to Tanzania’s Copyright Law, including disability rights (Marrakesh Treaty) and fair pa

The National Arts Council (BASATA) has announced groundbreaking changes to support Tanzania’s arts sector, introducing significant fee reductions and waivers. These transformative measures are the result of the SANAA RIGHTS Project , implemented by TARO in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA) , under the financial support of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania . Key Changes: 1. Registration Fees 100% waiver for choirs, small-scale art traders, no

Meeting Overview: A follow-up advocacy meeting was held on May, 2025, in Dodoma with members of the Parliamentary Committee on Governance, Constitutional, and Legal Affairs. The goal was to propose amendments to the National Arts Act No. 23 of 1984 to align it with modern artistic practices and human rights standards. Key Issues Discussed: Fees and Permits:Proposed reducing or exempting fees for amateur and non-commercial artists to uphold cultural rights. Criminalization o

Published by: Tanzania Artists Rights Organization (TARO) Date: July 2025 Introduction Censorship in the arts is a pressing issue in Tanzania, where creative expression is often suppressed under the guise of protecting public morals, national security, or cultural values. The Tanzania Artists Rights Organization (TARO) has released a comprehensive legal position paper examining the legality of censorship in Tanzania’s arts sector, its far-reaching impacts, and strategic re

Dear Cultural Practitioners and Artists, We are excited to share an important update on our ongoing efforts to advocate for amendments...

Dar es salaam, Tanzania — As part of its ongoing SANAA Rights Project , the Tanzania Arts Rights Organization (TARO) convened a...

Dodoma, Tanzania —The Tanzania Arts Rights Organization (TARO) has expressed optimism about potential amendments to the outdated...

This document is prepared as a TARO contribution to the Copyright Office of Tanzania in the draft of The Copyright and Neighbouring...

This paper discusses the essential aspects of copyright protection for internet-based artistic works that are not covered by the existing...

TARO and members of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) have convened a meeting to review the proposed draft of amendments to the National...

The meeting of strategic stakeholders took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dar es Salaam on 25th November 2024 and was highly...

The National Roundtable Discussion, held on October 1, 2024, at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dar es Salaam, marked a significant step toward...

On June 30th, 2024, Shadrack Chaula, a 24-year-old portrait artist from Mbeya, Tanzania, recorded and posted a video on TikTok in which...

On 20th July 2024, a prominent social media actor, comedian, and musician (Seif Kassim Kisauji) aka Babloom Kisauji or Babu wa...

However, the political environment prevailing before the parliamentary committees is very receptive, cooperative, and movable towards the...

The main agenda for moving a notion of review and amendment of the National Arts Act.No.23 of 1984 and other laws governing the arts and...

An effective way to ensure gender mainstreaming in the National Arts Act.No. 23 of 1984 and other laws governing the arts and cultural...

The effect of the development of science and technology resulted in massive use of the internet whereas the art industry evolved into new...

We are elated to share a pivotal moment from our recent event on "Traversing the Spectrum of Gender Inclusivity in Arts," held at the...