Tanzania

When Protectors Become Perpetrators: Tanzania Must Confront Police Abuse

In Tanzania, the uniform of a police officer should represent safety and justice. Yet for many LGBTQ+ people, it has become a symbol of fear. Instead of protection, police too often bring harassment, humiliation, and violence. At LGBT Voice Tanzania, we have documented these abuses in our new report, “Lived Realities of LGBTQ+ People in […]

Pride Never Ends

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

What does it mean to be gay in Tanzania?

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

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