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Still Fighting: Colonial Laws & LGBTQ+ Struggles in Tanzania

Today, let us look into how outdated colonial laws continue to shape the suffering of LGBTQ+ people in Tanzania — and how Pride Month, along with 16 years of LGBT Voice Tanzania, reminds us why we must fight to heal and reclaim our future. Colonial Laws: A Legacy of Harm Tanzania gained independence more than […]

16 Years of LGBT Voice Tanzania: Still Here. Still Fighting.

In 2009, a small group of LGBTQ+ activists in Tanzania made a bold and dangerous decision:To exist.To organize.To speak out—when the world told them to stay silent. That decision became the beginning of LGBT Voice Tanzania. Today, we mark 16 years since that courageous step. Sixteen years of working at the frontlines of queer survival

Urgent Call for the Protection and Inclusion of LGBTQ+ People in Tanzania

The ChairpersonCommission for Human Rights and Good GovernanceDodoma, Tanzania Dear Chairperson, Warm greetings from LGBT Voice Tanzania. On this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT), commemorated globally under the theme “The Power of Communities,” we take this opportunity to raise our voice and bring urgent attention to the harsh realities faced by

The Unjust Arrest, Detention, and Forced Anal Examinations of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Tanzania: A Violation of Human Rights and Constitutional Values

In Tanzania, the criminalization and persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals remains one of the gravest human rights challenges of our time. Despite Tanzania being a signatory to numerous international human rights treaties and having a constitution that guarantees dignity and equality for all citizens, members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to suffer from unjust arrest, inhumane

Championing LGBTQ+ Rights: A Journey Toward Equality and Inclusivity

Championing LGBTQ+ rights and human dignity is an ongoing journey that demands unwavering commitment, empathy, and proactive measures from individuals and communities across the globe. This mission involves not only advocating for equal rights but also fervently challenging any form of discrimination and fostering environments where everyone can live authentically without fear of prejudice, harm,

Exploring the Challenges FacingTanzania’s LGBTQ+ Community: Paving a Path Toward Recognition and Support

The LGBTQ+ community in Tanzania endures numerous hardships and trauma due to entrenched societal norms and legal hurdles. 1. LEGAL PENALTIES A major challenge is the criminalization of same-sex relationships, which can result in harsh legal consequences, such as incarceration. This legal system creates an atmosphere of fear and concealment, compelling many individuals to mask

Challenges Facing the LGBTQ+ Community in Tanzania: Human Rights Abuses and the Fight for Equal Rights

The situation for LGBTQ+ individuals in Tanzania involves serious violations of human rights, such as unwarranted arrests, imprisonment, torture, and coercive anal exams. These actions not only severely infringe upon personal freedoms and dignity but also underscore the entrenched discrimination this community endures. Despite global criticism, Tanzanian authorities persist in imposing severe penalties on LGBTQ+

Coerced Anal Examinations: A Breach of Human Rights and Their Effect on LGBTQ+ Psychological Well-being

Coerced anal examinations, often conducted under the guise of verifying an individual’s sexual orientation, represent a profound violation of human rights. These intrusive procedures, which are always forced upon individuals, particularly target members of the LGBTQ+ community, subjecting them to degrading and inhumane treatment. Such examinations are not only scientifically baseless but also inflict severe

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