Advancing LGBT+ Human Rights For Tanzanians
Join us in championing equal rights for the LGBT+ community in Tanzania. Your generous donation fuels our mission, empowering us to break down barriers and create a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
The 2024 PRIDE MARCH is set to be a great day promoting inclusivity and raising awareness about the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Tanzania. Along with a march of solidarity, there will be activities like inspiring speeches, artistic displays and food from local merchants.
Coming together in this event will send a strong message of unity and tolerance to society at large. Learn more about where, when and why to join us on our 2024 PRIDE MARCH information page here.
Our Vision and Mission
LGBT Voice’s work is guided by five core values.
Social Justice
We believe all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, have equal rights to a fair and equitable society.
Building Communities
Our strength is in community. We work to build relationships and organizations that serve LGBT people.
Diversity
We promote the idea that love, respect and acceptance should be afforded to individuals, regardless of who they are.
Openness, Inclusion, Partnership
We seek to form inclusive partnerships with government, policy makers, educational and religious institutions, legal professionals, healthcare providers, the media, entertainment industry and community allies.
Ending Anti-LGBT+ Discrimination
We are actively working toward a society where individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions are treated with dignity, respect, and equality.
What We Do
We promote LGBT+ rights in Tanzania and provide practical help to individuals in need.
Provide Health Care Access
- More than 2 million LGBT people in Tanzania do not have access to quality health services, including HIV prevention, treatment care, and support, due to prejudice based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
- LGBT Voice works in partnership with health providers who run LGBT+ friendly facilities in Dar es Salaam to provide free quality health services to LGBT+ people.
Crisis Aid
- LGBT Voice provides immediate aid to people in crisis situations, including when a LGBT person is denied access to health clinics, is evicted from their home, is fired from their job or is expelled from school for sexual orientation reasons.
- We can also help in situations involving the police, false charges, wrongful termination from employment or even helping individuals obtain asylum in other countries.
Political Advocacy
- We work towards the development and implementation of laws and policies that protect and promote the rights of LGBT individuals in Tanzania.
- Networking and empowering community based organizations, training leaders and public advocates and monitoring legislation to ensure the LGBT community is considered.
Education
- We are a watchdog and advocate to the media, empowering real people to share their stories, while holding the media accountable for the words and images they present.
- As more Tanzanians see our stories in newspapers, on our website and social media sites, or in entertainment media, they will grow to respect and understand our community, paving the way to full equality.
James Wandera Ouma
LGBT Voice In The Media
Our LGBT+ Advocacy Is Covered By Media Globally.
“Through LGBT Voice, people in East Africa and around the world can hear what is happening to our gay community.”
“Tanzania has launched yet another crackdown on LGBT advocates, threatening to arrest and expel them from the country.”
“Our goal is to provide food and shelter for these young LGBT+ people. We also encourage them to continue their education so they will have a better future.”
“Tanzania has had a recent spike in anti-gay rhetoric by the government.”
“A Human Rights Committee on Civil and Political Rights in Tanzania, found that homosexuality is a criminal offence under the penal code and anyone caught in such an act could be tried.”
“LGBT Voice encourages people to raise their voices. Not quietly, not silently. We need external pressure to make our government accountable. Say something about what is happening and the world will know.”
Do You Need Help?
Are you experiencing hate in Tanzania?
If you are experiencing hate crimes, physical or sexual abuse, problems with the police or any other type of discrimination, we can help you in a number of ways, including:
- Listening to you
- Recording what happened
- Exploring your options
- Communicating with the police on your behalf
- Coming up with plans to make you safer
We won’t pressure you into any action you’re not comfortable with, and we won’t share your information without your consent. Wezesha is here for you.
Our Latest Blog Posts
We write about LGBT+ issues in Tanzania and around the world.
Acceptance holds a profound significance for LGBTQ individuals in Tanzania, serving as a crucial foundation for our very existence and ability to persevere
Striving for a society where every person can live authentically and without fear, embracing their true selves with pride and dignity.
