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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.

14/10/2026

Happy Nyerere Day to all human rights defenders, THRDC members, and Tanzanians!

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12/10/2026

Pumzika kwa amani mwana familia na mtetezi wa haki za binadamu! Tutakukumbuka daima.

10/10/2026

The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC), through the Network of Frontline Environmental Human Rights Defenders (NET-FEHRDs), was honoured to participate in the 12th Conference of the Parties (COP 12) to the Nairobi Convention in 2026. The conference brought together diverse stakeholders, development partners, civil society organisations (CSOs), and representatives from more than ten countries that are parties to the Nairobi Convention. It provided an important platform for dialogue, negotiations, knowledge sharing, and commitments towards protecting the Western Indian Ocean and advancing a sustainable blue economy through climate action, innovation, and inclusive development. However, as we embrace climate innovation and the opportunities presented by the blue economy, people and nature must remain at the centre of every intervention.

Climate innovations should not overshadow the rights, livelihoods, and well-being of coastal communities or compromise the health of marine and coastal ecosystems.
Through NET-FEHRDs, THRDC remains committed to promoting environmental justice, protecting environmental human rights defenders, and advocating for an ocean economy that balances innovation, human dignity, and environmental sustainability.

Protecting the ocean means protecting both the ecosystems that sustain life and the communities whose livelihoods depend on them.

08/10/2026

GIRLS TAKE OVER 2026

Today, 8 October 2026, the Network of Child Human Rights Defenders joined the International Day of the Girl 2026 and Girls Takeover Main Event in Dar es Salaam under the theme “End Child Marriage – Invest in Her Future.”

A key moment was the participation of Mahreen Twaraa Yusuph, representative of the National Children’s Forum and President of the Network, who delivered a powerful message on behalf of children. Mahreen highlighted the importance of investing in girls’ education, safety and meaningful participation, while calling for stronger action to address child marriage, teenage pregnancy, inadequate water and sanitation, limited learning facilities, corporal punishment and barriers to digital education. She called for stronger implementation of child protection measures, improved school infrastructure and meaningful investment in children’s participation and leadership.

The event created an important space for girls to engage directly with decision-makers through “Girls Ask, Leaders Answer” and to present their priorities through a Girls’ Call to Action. The Network of Child Human rights defenders reaffirms that children are rights-holders and active participants in shaping decisions that affect their lives.

End child marriage. Invest in her education. Protect her rights. Listen to her voice. Invest in her future.
THRDC October 8th 2026

07/10/2026

TAARIFA KWA UMMA KUHUSU KUKAMATWA KWA WAFANYAKAZI WA PWC ARUSHA

Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) umesikitishwa na taarifa za kukamatwa kwa wafanyakazi watatu wa Baraza la Wanawake Wafugaji (PWC) ambalo ni Shirika lisilo la kiserikali liliopo jijini Arusha.
Kwa mujibu wa taarifa ambazo THRDC imepokea, tarehe 6 Oktoba 2026, Polisi waliwakamata Thadeus Clamian, Nangei Meitaya na Ezekiel Kishau, ambao ni wafanyakazi wa PWC, pamoja na Salangat Makko aliyekuwa pamoja nao ingawa yeye sio mfanyakazi wa PWC. Taarifa tulizopokea ni kuwa wafanyakazi hao wanatuhumiwa kupanga maandamano kwa wabunge wa Umoja wa Mabunge Duniani (IPU).

THRDC pia imepokea taarifa kwamba Polisi wameendelea kuwatafuta watu wengine wanaofanya kazi PWC ikiwa ni pamoja na kufuatiliwa majumbani mwao nyakati tofautitofauti ikiwemo usiku. Mnamo
Oktoba 05, 2026 Polisi walifanya upekuzi kwenye mojawapo ya makazi ya mfanyakazi wa PWC wakati wa usiku pasipo kueleza sababu za upekuzi huo hali ambayo imeleta hofu na wasiwasi kwa wafanyakazi wa PWC, familia zao na mashirika jijini Arusha.

THRDC imewaelekeza Mawakili Simon Mbwambo na Ally Mhyellah kufuatilia suala hili katika Kituo cha Polisi Kati, Arusha, ili kutoa msaada wa kisheria. Wakili Lairumbe pia anaendelea kufuatilia kwa niaba ya
PWC.
Wito wetu kwa Jeshi la Polisi
a) THRDC inatoa wito kwa Jeshi la Polisi kuwaachia wafanyakazi hao bila masharti kwa kuwa hakuna shirika lolote mwanachama wa THRDC linaloratibu maandamano hivyo waliokamatwa waachiwe pamoja na kuondoa usumbufu kwa mashirika Arusha.

b) Wafanyakazi wote waliokamatwa wapewe fursa ya kuwasiliana na mawakili na familia zao.

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE ARREST OF PWC STAFF IN ARUSHA

The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) is deeply concerned by reports of the arrest of three staff members of the Pastoral Women’s Council (PWC), a non-governmental organisation based in Arusha.

According to the information received by THRDC, on 6 October 2026, the Police Officers arrested Thadeus Clamian, Nangei Meitaya and Ezekiel Kishau, who are PWC staff members, together with Salangat Makko, who was accompanying them but does not work with PWC. The information received indi

05/10/2026

The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) is participating in the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, taking place in Arusha from 5–9 October 2026, under the theme: “Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all.”

THRDC National Coordinator, Adv. Onesmo Olengurumwa, attended the Assembly, joining parliamentarians and other stakeholders in discussions on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting inclusive governance, advancing climate action, and creating opportunities for sustainable community development.

As a global parliamentary platform, the IPU plays an important role in advancing and protecting human rights. Through its committees and mechanisms, the IPU contributes to the protection of persecuted lawmakers, promotion of gender equality, strengthening of democratic governance, and safeguarding of justice, civil liberties and human rights.

THRDC’s participation underscores the importance of meaningful engagement between human rights defenders, Parliament and other institutions in advancing accountable, inclusive and rights-respecting governance.

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Eyasi Street, Near Hekima Garden/Mikocheni B
Dar Es Salaam
TANZANIAHUMANRIGHTSDEFENDERSCOALITION(THRDC),EYASIROAD,NEARHEKIMAGARDENDARESSALA

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+255769642208

Website

https://www.thrdc.or.tz/

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