At the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), ESS Creative and Legal Foundation strengthened its role as a cross-institutional ambassador for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Tanzania.
ESS observed the readiness of collaboration of the High Court Mediation Center, the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, and ESS Creative and Legal Foundation to promote accessible and inclusive Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) across Tanzania.
Distinguished leaders from the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, including the Deputy Minister, the Permanent Secretary, the Head of the ADR Unit, and other Principal State Attorneys from the Public Legal Service Department under the ADR Unit Section, visited the High Court Mediation Center Pavilion. Their presence demonstrated strong government support for mediation and emphasized the importance of cross-sectoral collaborations in expanding justice beyond courtrooms.
Hon. Jumanne Abdallah Sagini, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, commenting by congratulating the High Court Mediation Center for promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution
Hon. Augustina Mmbando, Deputy Registra of High Court Mediation Center and Ms. Jacquiline Siana Mallya, Judicial Officer from the High Court Mediation Centre receiving Hon. Eliakim Chacha Maswi, Parmanent Secretary of the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, and Ms. Ester Msambazi, Director of Legal Aid Service Department
Ms. Consesa Kahendaguza, Head of ADR Unit section receiving Treasure of Mediation- official journal of High Court Mediation Center presented by Erick Mukiza, Certified Mediator and Executive Director of ESS Creative and Legal Foundation
From left to right: Mr. Judica Nkya, State Attorney from the Department of Constitution and Justice Monitoring; Mr Daniel Mbaki, Principal State Attorney from the Department of Public Legal Service's ADR Unit Section; Erick Mukiza, Certified Mediator and Executive Director of ESS Creative and Legal Foundation
From left to right: Erick Mukiza, Certified Mediator and Executive Director of ESS Creative and Legal Foundation; Hon. Matha Felician, Assistant of Judge in Charge of the High Court Mediation Center; Hon. Aveline Ombock, Principal State Attorney from the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs’ ADR Unit
ESS is committed to connecting institutions, communities, and vulnerable groups to make Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) a fundamental aspect of resolving disputes peacefully and inclusively.