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

Wandera • March 22, 2025

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