Imagine starting each day with a feeling of anxiety in your gut, questioning if today will be the moment you get apprehended, evicted from your residence, suffer a violent assault, lose your employment, or encounter harassment or prejudice. For LGBTQ+ individuals in Tanzania, this apprehension is not without basis. It is driven by actual incidents […]
Pride Month may come to an official close in June, but the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and equality in Tanzania knows no bounds. It is imperative that we carry forward the same passion, determination, and unity that defines Pride month into our daily lives. By standing up, raising our voices, and actively working to
The International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) releases a map which shows gay rights by country. The countries with the most homophobic laws are shown in red and the countries with the most open laws are green. In between are various shades of orange, yellow and light green. Tanzania is colored a bright red, indicating
