The principle underlying the operation of TARO is "artistic freedom” which is universal and contextual. Artistic freedom is a complex notion that encompasses various rights, such as the right to create and express oneself freely without censorship, interference, or persecution; the right to have one’s work remunerated, supported, and distributed; the rights to freedom of movement and freedom of association; social and economic rights; and the right to participate in cultural life. ​

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TARO aims to focus on four specific areas:

• Freedom of Artistic Expression

• Professionalism in the cultural sector

• Gender equality within the cultural sector.

• Protection of artists' rights and interests  ​

 

Freedom of Artistic Expression​

To promote the rights of artists to artists to imagine, create, and distribute diverse cultural expressions without censorship interference, or persecution. 

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Professionalism in the Cultural Sector
To promote professional practices within the cultural sector for commercialization It includes advocacy for accessibility of funds to cultural practitioners and improvement of sectoral policy and laws, provision of pieces of training to artists, institutionalization of the sector, to encourage integrations between arts and other professionals, creation of friendly environment for artistic activities, establishment of platforms for dynamic and meaningful artistic dialogues, and enhancement of market for cultural products. 

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Promotion of Gender Equality

The sector is gender blind, despite it offers equal rights to both women and men but, it does not provide equal opportunities for women to access and take control over assets and resources. Therefore, the organization focuses on advocating for gender equality.

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Protection of artists' rights and interests

To promote the protection of economic, social, and cultural rights (human rights of artists) as protected under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESR) 1966 and other regional and international cultural conventions. To promote the best practices for artists' interests.

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OUR FUTURE

TARO envisions strengthening its institutional capabilities to advance legal and policy reforms of the cultural sector within the member states of East Africa Community, ensuring alignment with International Human Rights Standards on Cultural rights and Creative Expressions

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Our plans include establishing a powerhouse of arts in Tanzania with:-

• Legal aid center for artists

• A strong platform for meaningful artistic dialogues

• Arts training centre

• A think tank for research and advocacy on human rights and gender equality within the cultural sector

• Arts festivals and exhibitions

 These facilities will enable us to provide comprehensive support and resources to artists, fostering a thriving and dynamic cultural sector in Tanzania.​​