Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition

Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition The main interest of this coalition is to, inter alia, work towards enhanced security and protection of the HRDs in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Today, the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC), together with the East Africa Law Society (EALS), Pan Afri...
05/06/2026

Today, the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC), together with the East Africa Law Society (EALS), Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), and Zanzibar Female Lawyers Association (ZAFELA), successfully convened the Steering Committee Meeting for the European Union-funded project titled “Safeguarding Rule of Law, Civic Space and Accountability in Tanzania through Enhanced Collaboration and Partnerships (SCATZ Project)” in Zanzibar.

The meeting brought together CEOs, senior management, program officers, and finance teams from consortium partner organizations to reflect on Year One implementation, assess achievements and challenges, strengthen collaboration, and provide strategic direction for Year Two implementation of the project.

The Meeting focused on:
a) Year One implementation progress and impact;
b) Financial and programmatic performance;
c) Strategic engagement and collaboration;
d) Sustainability and institutional strengthening;
e) Priorities and action plans for Year Two implementation.

THRDC appreciates the continued support of the European Union and the commitment of all consortium partners toward promoting rule of law, civic space, accountability, access to justice, and human rights in Tanzania.

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THRDC ZANZIBAR YAKUTANA NA BARAZA LA WAWAKILISHIMtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC Zanzibar umefany...
02/06/2026

THRDC ZANZIBAR YAKUTANA NA BARAZA LA WAWAKILISHI

Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC Zanzibar umefanya ziara ya kikazi katika Baraza la Wawakilishi na kukutana na Spika Mhe. Zubeir Ali Maulid, Katibu wa Baraza pamoja na Kamati ya Wataalamu ikiongozwa na Mkurugenzi wa Baraza.

Lengo la ziara hiyo lilikuwa ni kuimarisha ushirikiano kati ya THRDC Zanzibar na Baraza la Wawakilishi katika maeneo ya utawala bora, haki za binadamu na mchakato wa utungaji na urekebishaji wa sheria.

Vilevile, pande zote mbili zilijadili namna ya kuboresha mifumo ya kisheria na kuimarisha ushirikishwaji wa wadau mbalimbali katika mchakato wa kutunga sheria, kwa kuwa Baraza la Wawakilishi ni chombo kikuu cha kutunga sheria kwa upande wa Zanzibar.

THRDC Zanzibar imeeleza dhamira yake ya kuendelea kushirikiana na taasisi za Serikali katika kukuza misingi ya haki, uwajibikaji na utawala bora kwa manufaa ya wananchi wa Zanzibar.

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LAUNCHING OF THE NATIONAL WOMEN ACCESS TO JUSTICE STRATEGY THRDC is honoured to be part of the launch of the National Wo...
22/05/2026

LAUNCHING OF THE NATIONAL WOMEN ACCESS TO JUSTICE STRATEGY

THRDC is honoured to be part of the launch of the National Women’s Access to Justice Strategy (2025/26–2029/30) coordinated by the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs (MOCLA) in Dodoma on 21st and 22nd May 2026. This participation reflects the long-standing collaboration between THRDC and the Ministry in promoting human rights, legal reforms, strengthening access to justice mechanisms, and advancing protection systems in improving the civic space for women and vulnerable groups in Tanzania. THRDC was represented by Ms. Eva Mwambungu – Protection Planning and Risk Management Officer.

The Strategy aims at strengthening and promote justice system that is fair, inclusive and responsive to the unique needs and
circumstances of women and girls through legal education, capacity strengthening of justice
institutions and improvements of the legal framework with a vision to see a society, in which women and girls fairly and timely access justice.

This initiative comes at a crucial time due to the long standing challenges facing women and girls in accessing justice, including gender based violence, discriminatory cultural practices, financial barriers, fear of reprisals, digital attacks, delayed justice systems, and limited awareness of legal rights and referral mechanisms.

THRDC has always been championing women’s rights and access to justice as one of its primary thematic areas, demonstrating long term commitment to protecting the rights, dignity, safety, and empowerment of women and girls across Tanzania.

This commitment has been implemented through provision of legal aid and legal representation services, strategic litigation, psychosocial support, emergency response mechanisms, human rights monitoring and documentation, legal literacy and digital safety initiatives for women journalists and women human rights defenders, strengthening GBV reporting pathways, capacity building for women HRDs and CSOs, and expanding grassroots justice intervention its 11 zonal coordinating units across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Kimya dhidi ya utekaji ni kuhalalisha ukatili. THRDC na TLS tunalaani kwa nguvu zote matukio ya utekaji, mateso na kupo...
22/05/2026

Kimya dhidi ya utekaji ni kuhalalisha ukatili. THRDC na TLS tunalaani kwa nguvu zote matukio ya utekaji, mateso na kupotezwa kwa watu yanayoendelea nchini. Haki, usalama na utu wa kila mwananchi lazima vilindwe bila hofu wala vitisho.

On 21 May 2026, the leadership of the Zanzibar Law Society had the honour of meeting with the Deputy Head of Mission of ...
22/05/2026

On 21 May 2026, the leadership of the Zanzibar Law Society had the honour of meeting with the Deputy Head of Mission of the Kingdom of Belgium in Tanzania, Mr. Benjamin Sturtewagen, in Zanzibar. During the meeting, the delegation shared the ongoing work of ZLS in advancing the rule of law, promoting good governance, and supporting access to justice through legal aid, pro bono services, and strategic litigation initiatives.

The discussion also highlighted ZLS’s commitment to strengthening citizen engagement through digital technology, while fostering the administration of justice and safeguarding civic space.

Furthermore, ZLS had the opportunity to learn more about Belgium’s work and engagement particularly in Zanzibar through its Development Agency (Enabel) on green economies, sustainable development, and social justice. The discussions also focused on opportunities and challenges within the investment sector and potential areas of future collaboration.

The Zanzibar Law Society remains committed to constructive engagement and partnerships that advance justice, accountability, innovation, and inclusive development.

THRDC and CIPESA Build Capacity for Environmental Defenders and Journalists in MwanzaTanzania Human Rights Defenders Coa...
21/05/2026

THRDC and CIPESA Build Capacity for Environmental Defenders and Journalists in Mwanza

Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) in collaboration with .stories CIPESA has officially launched a two-day training program for environmental human rights defenders and environmental journalists from the Lake Zone on legal frameworks and digital advocacy strategies for sustainable impact in Tanzania.

The training is taking place in Mwanza from May 21 to May 22, 2026, bringing together various organizations involved in environmental advocacy as well as environmental journalists from different parts of the Lake Zone.

Speaking during the opening remarks, Halima Sonda said the aim of the program is to participants with knowledge and skills on how journalists and environmental activists can work closely together to protect and defend environmental rights through legal frameworks and the use of digital technology.

Sonda added that environmental CSOs and journalists have a shared responsibility to expose environmental challenges in order to protect both the environment and human rights.

Environmental journalists who participated in the two-day capacity-building training have demonstrated strong engagement...
19/05/2026

Environmental journalists who participated in the two-day capacity-building training have demonstrated strong engagement by sharing their experiences, responding to facilitators’ questions, and presenting group assignments professionally.

The training was organized by the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) and MAIPAC with support from UNESCO .

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