Education officials in Tabora, Tanzania are calling for schools to prioritize creating safe spaces for students. The initiative aims to encourage students to openly discuss challenges impacting their education, such as violence and discrimination. Specifically, officials highlighted the need to address issues like gender-based violence, early pregnancy, and child marriage affecting students. Ms. Upendo Rweyemamu, Tabora’s Assistant Administrative Secretary for Education, made the appeal during a recent training program. The goal is to empower students to come forward with concerns without fear of retribution. This push for open communication hopes to improve student wellbeing and create a more supportive learning environment. Further details regarding the training program were not immediately available.