Dodoma, Tanzania Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) kwa kushirikiana na Chama cha Mawakili Tanganyika (TLS) leo wameendesha warsha ya siku mbili kwa viongozi wapya wa kila kanda ya Chama hicho cha Mawakili Tanganyika (TLS Chapter leaders). Warsha hii iliyoanza leo tarehe 20 Mei 2021jijini Dodoma katika ukumbi wa African Dream Hotel

Morogoro, Tanzania Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) kwa kushirikiana na taasisi ya International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) wanatoa mafunzo kwa waandishi wa habari za mtandaoni na wahariri juu ya umuhimu wa kuzingatia sheria zinazosimamia tasnia ya habari pamoja na kuripoti matukio ya haki za binadamu nchini Tanzania. Mafunzo hayo ya

Nairobi, Kenya Jana tarehe 4 Mei 2021, majira ya mchana wakati Mhe. Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan alipokuwa akiwasili nchini Kenya katika ziara yake fupi ya siku mbili (2) nchini humo, Asasi za Kiraia (AZAKi) 13 za Afrika kutoka nchini Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda na Ethiopia zikiongozwa na shirika la Defenders Coalition-Kenya zilimkaribisha Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan

ALPHONCE LUSAKO A RENOWNED HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST FINALLY GRADUATES FROM COLLEGE After almost 10 years of academic struggles, on Saturday, 21st November 2020, young human rights activist, Alphonce Lusako finally realized his dream after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree of Law from the Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College (TuDarCO). Back in 2009, as Alphonce

Dear THRDC Members and Stakeholders! Beware of FAKE phishing email attacks. This morning, someone impersonating our National Coordinator Mr. Onesmo @OlengurumwaO sent this fake email to some of our member organizations!

Congratulations to Mr. Onesmo Olengurumwa our National Coordinator for being recognized by DefendDefenders as Human Rights Defender (HRD) of the month of September 2020! Click here to read more 👇👇 https://defenddefenders.org/human-rights-defender-of-the-month-onesmo-olengurumwa/ // Kongole kwa Mratibu wetu Kitaifa Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa kwa kutambuliwa na shirika la DefendDefenders kama Mtetezi wa Haki za Binadamu wa Mwezi wa

MRATIBU WA KANDA YETU YA KUSINI AITEMBELEA THRDC KUTOA POLE Mapema asubuhi ya leo Agosti 27, 2020, tumetembelewa na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa shirika la Door of Hope to Women and Youth Tanzania Ndugu Clemence Mwombeki. Shirika la Door of Hope to Women and Youth Tanzania ni ofisi inayoratibu kazi za wanachama wa THRDC waliopo katika

THE NJOMBE RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’s COURT SET TO DELIVER ITS RULING ON THE CASE FACING JOURNALIST EMMANUEL KIBIKI ON 8TH JULY 2020 Njombe, Tanzania The Resident Magistrate’s Court in Njombe region will deliver its ruling on whether Journalist Emmanuel Kibiki has a case to answer next month on 8th July 2020. If Mr. Kibiki will be

THRDC SECURED TZS 277 MILLION GRANT FOR IMPROVING THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND  PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN TANZANIA The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) is delighted to inform its members and the human rights defenders’ community in Tanzania that it has just received a grant amounting to TZS 277 MILLION which is equivalent

EACJ STRIKES OUT ATTORNEY GENERAL’S NOTICE OF APPEAL IN CASE CHALLENGING THE MEDIA SERVICES ACT, 2016 Arusha, Tanzania Today on 9th June 2020, the East African Court of Justice’s (EACJ) Appellate Division gave its ruling of the application filed by the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT), Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) and Legal and

DPP AJITOA KWENYE KESI YA KUPINGA WATUHUMIWA KUSHTAKIWA KWENYE MAHAKAMA ZISIZOKUWA NA MAMLAKA (COMMITAL PROCEEDINGS) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Kesi ya mwanaharakati anayepinga watuhumiwa kukamatwa na kushtakiwa kwenye mahakama zisizokuwa na mamlaka ya kusikiliza kesi hizo imetajwa leo Juni 03, 2020 mbele ya Jopo la majaji wawili; Jaji Mlyambina na Jaji Magoiga. Mkurugenzi wa Mashtaka

MWENYEKITI WA TUME YA UMOJA WA AFRIKA ALAANI VIKALI MAUAJI YA GEORGE FLOYD Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Kufuatia mauaji ya kikatili ya raia wa kimarekani mwenye asili ya kiafrika, marehemu George Floyd (46) -aliyeuawa na polisi Derek Chauvin- huko jijini Minneapolis nchini Marekani mnamo tarehe 25 Mei 2020, Mwenyekiti wa Tume ya Umoja wa Afrika (African

HON. ZITTO KABWE (MP) SENTENCED TO CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE FOR SEDITION Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Today on 29th May 2020, the Kisutu Resident Magistrates’ Court has delivered a judgment in the case of Hon. Zitto Kabwe (MP) for Kigoma Urban Constituency. The case involves sedition charges for statements he made in relation to extra-judicial killings by

TANZANIAN COMEDIAN AND ACTOR MR. IDRIS SULTAN CHARGED FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER A SIM CARD Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzanian comedian and actor Mr. Idris Sultan has been charged for failure to register a sim card at the Kisutu Resident Magistrates’ Court, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania. This charges come after being in police custody

Hatimaye, jana Jumatano jioni tarehe 27 Mei 2020, mchekeshaji Idris Sultan aliachiwa huru kwa dhamana ya polisi baada ya kusomewa mashitaka mawili pamoja na mwenzake Innocent Maiga: 1) Kushindwa kusajili SIM CARD ambayo ilikuwa na umiliki wa mtu mwingine. 2) Kushindwa kutoa taarifa ya mabadiliko ya umiliki wa SIM CARD hiyo.   Imetolewa na:Mtandao wa

TWO KENYAN JOURNALISTS CONVICTED AND FINED IN TANZANIA, REPATRIATED BACK TO KENYA Arusha, Tanzania On 19th May 2020, two Kenyan journalists; Mr. Muthathia Shadrack Kareria and Mr. Clifton Isindu were convicted and sentenced by the Magistrates’ Court in Arusha to either pay fine amounting to Two Million Tanzanian Shillings or three years of imprisonment. They

MAHAKAMA YA AFRIKA MASHARIKI (EACJ) YASIKILIZA MAOMBI YA MCT, THRDC NA LHRC YA KUFUTA KUSUDIO LA SERIKALI YA TANZANIA KUKATA RUFAA YA KESI YA SHERIA YA HUDUMA ZA HABARI (2016) Leo tarehe 21 Mei 2020 majira ya saa 3:30 asubuhi, Mahakama ya Afrika Mashariki (EACJ) kitengo cha rufaa kilichopo jijini Arusha, Tanzania ilisikiliza maombi ya

FCT HAS SUBSTITUTED TCRA’s DECISION AGAINST WATETEZI TV: “TCRA HAS NO POWERS TO IMPOSE FINES” Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The Fair Competition Tribunal (FCT) has delivered its judgement for the appeal filed by Watetezi TV against the decision of the TCRA Content Committee that was issued on 27th September 2019. The Fair Competition Tribunal (FCT)

FCT YABADILISHA UAMUZI WA TCRA DHIDI YA WATETEZI TV: “TCRA HAINA MAMLAKA YA KUTOZA FAINI“ Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Leo tarehe 4 Mei 2020, Baraza la Ushindani (FCT) limetoa uamuzi wake kwenye rufaa iliyokatwa na Watetezi TV mnamo Septemba 27, 2019, dhidi ya Kamati ya Maudhui ya Mamlaka ya Mawasiliano Tanzania (TCRA). Baraza la Ushindani (FCT)

ADVOCATE ALBERT MSANDO HAS BEEN RELEASED ON POLICE BAIL Arusha, Tanzania The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) through its advocate Ally Mhyellah together with Msando’s family advocate Moses Mauna, has managed to facilitate bail for Mr. Albert Msando. Advocate Msando has been released on police bail and conditioned to report on Monday May 4th,

A STATEMENT PROPOSING COSTS REDUCTION FOR ICT AND INTERNET SERVICES IN TANZANIA DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC), would like to take this opportunity to address the costs of ICT products and services, mobile and internet services and urge service providers to reduce charges on consumers in light of

TAARIFA ZA KIFO CHA JAJI MKUU MSTAAFU AUGUSTINO RAMADHANI Asubuhi hii THRDC imesikitishwa kupokea taarifa za kifo cha Jaji Mkuu mstaafu Augustino Ramadhani majira ya saa 2 katika hospitali ya Agha Khan jijini Dar es Salaam alipokuwa akipatiwa matibabu. Wakati wa uhai wake Jaji Mkuu Mastaafu Augustino Ramadhani alikua mtetezi mzuri wa haki za binadamu

SALAMU ZA POLE KUFUATIA KIFO CHA MTETEZI WA HAKI WA MUDA MREFU NA MWANA-AZAKi WAKILI EVOD MMANDA – MKUU WA WILAYA YA MTWARA Wapendwa Wanachama, Familia ya marehemu, Wana-AZAKi na umma wa watanzania kwa ujumla, Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) umepokea kwa masikitiko makubwa taarifa ya kifo cha Mtetezi wa Haki

UWASILISHAJI WA POSITION PAPER NA ACTION PLAN YA AZAKi DHIDI YA COVID-19 WIZARANI Wapendwa Wakurugenzi na Wadau wa Haki za Binadamu nchini, Leo, Jumamosi ya tarehe 25 Aprili 2020, Jukwaa la Wakurugenzi wa Asasi za Kiraia (AZAKI) Tanzania (CSOs Directors’ Forum) lilifanikiwa kuiwasilishia Wizara ya Afya, Maendeleo ya Jamii, Jinsia, Wazee na Watoto (MOHCDGEC) position

TANZIA!!! MWANACHAMA WETU BI. GLADNESS MUNUO AFIWA NA BABA YAKE MZAZI Wapendwa wanachama, Salamu kutoka THRDC! Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) pia umepokea kwa huzuni kubwa taarifa ya kifo cha Baba Mzazi wa mwanachama mwenzetu, Mkurugenzi wa Shirika la Crisis Resolving Centre Bi. Gladness Munuo kilichotokea jioni ya siku ya jana

TANZIA!!! THRDC YAMPOTEZA MTETEZI BI. DEBORAH DAFFA, MWANZILISHI WA TANGA PARALEGAL CENTRE Wapendwa wanachama, Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) pia umepokea kwa huzuni kubwa taarifa ya kifo cha mwanachama wake Mkurugenzi wa Shirika la Tanga Paralegal Bi. Debora Dafa kilichotokea juzi jioni tarehe 16/4/2020, katika Hospitali ya Magunga Wilayani Korogwe alipokuwa

THRDC YAPATA RUZUKU KUBORESHA USHIRIKIANO KATI YA AZAKi NA MAMLAKA ZA NCHI KATIKA KUTEKELEZA MAJUKUMU YAO Shirika la kimataifa la PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL lenye makao yake makuu jijini Brussels nchini Ubelgiji na ofisi yake ndogo ya kanda jijini Nairobi, Kenya, limetoa kiasi cha Euro 256,539/-, sawa na Shilingi za Kitanzania Milioni 650 kama ruzuku kwa Mtandao

THRDC SECURES A TZS 650 MILLION GRANT TO AID IMPROVED COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN CSOs AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) is delighted to inform the public that it has recently acquired a grant of Euros 256,539/- (equivalent to TZS 650 Million) from Protection International – Kenya. This grant is aimed at supporting

HUKUMU YA KESI YA MAXENCE MELO NA MWENZAKE MICKE WILLIAM YAAHIRISHWA KWA MARA YA 5 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Kesi namba 456 ya mwaka 2016 inayomkabili Ndg. Maxence Melo na mwenzake Micke William ilipangwa kusomwa leo Aprili 02, 2020 mbele ya Hakimu Thomas Simba kwenye Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Kisutu, jijini Dar es Salaam. Hukumu

TAMKO KUHUSU KUKAMATWA KWA WAANDISHI WA HABARI ARUSHA Jumatatu Machi 23, 2020 Mwandishi wa Habari wa Azam TV Ramadhani Mvungi, Mwandishi Novatus Makunga na Mpiga Picha Mohammed Mkindo ambao wote hufanya kazi Jijini Arusha, Tanzania walikamatwa na askari wa jeshi la polisi baada ya kuingia kwenye eneo lililozuiwa. Eneo hilo ni hoteli ambayo watu wamezuiwa

ZIARA YA MRATIBU THRDC KUWATEMBELEA WANACHAMA WA THRDC INAENDELEA KANDA YA PWANI   Dar es Salaam, Tanzania   Mratibu wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa anaendelea na ziara ya kuwatembelea wanachama wa THRDC kwa lengo la kuendelea kufahamu kwa undani kazi zinazofanywa na watetezi hawa lakini pia kubaini

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER OF THE MONTH (FEBRUARY 2020): SCHOLASTICA B. PEMBE Meet Scholastica B. Pembe (35), nominated as our Young Human Rights Defender of the month, for February 2020, for defending Women’s rights. Scholastica B. Pembe is the founder & Executive Director of New Hope New Winners Foundation (NHNWF), a human rights NGO that raises

MRATIBU KITAIFA WA THRDC ATEMBELEA CHAMA CHA WANASHERIA WANAWAKE TANZANIA (TAWLA) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Katika ziara yake ya kuwatembelea wanachama wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) katika Kanda ya Pwani Mkoani Dar es Salaam, Ndugu Onesmo Olengurumwa akiongozana na Mratibu Msaidizi wa THRDC Kanda ya Pwani Bwana Michael Marwa pamoja

ZIARA YA MRATIBU KITAIFA WA THRDC NA AFISA DAWATI LA WANACHAMA YAANZA LEO KATIKA UKANDA WA PWANI Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Ziara ya Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) Ndugu Onesmo Olengurumwa akiongozana na Mratibu Msaidizi wa THRDC Kanda ya Pwani Bw. Michael Marwa pamoja na Afisa wa Dawati

MCT LAUNCHES 6 MEDIA RESEARCH AND POLICY DOCUMENTS Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Today on 10th March 2020, the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) launched 6 of its Media research and policy documents including: 1) An Investigation Report on Increased Threats and Interference into Editorial Independence 2) A Compendium of Analyses of Media Related Laws in

Je, wewe ni Binti Mtetezi wa Haki za Binadamu na ungependa kusherehekea Siku ya Wanawake Duniani pamoja nasi??? Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) umeandaa Chakula cha Jioni cha pamoja (Dinner Gala) siku ya Jumapili tarehe 8 Machi 2020, ambapo Watetezi Vijana wa Kike wataweza kukutana na Wanawake Watetezi Mahiri na Wakongwe

THE REPUBLIC WITHDRAWS ITS CASE AGAINST JOURNALIST SEBASTIAN ATILIO Iringa, Tanzania Today, on 5th March 2020, the Republic has withdrawn its case against Journalist Sebastian Atilio which was filed at the Mufindi District Court. The case was arranged to be mentioned today, but the State Attorney informed the court that the Republic no longer wishes

AFRICAN COALITIONS CONTEMPLATE TO ADVANCE COOPERATION The National Coordinator of Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC), Mr. Onesmo Olengurumwa has visited the Kenya Human Rights Defenders Coalition to exchange ideas and advance general cooperation. To date, several African Nations have already established Human Rights Defending Coalitions after Kenya. These include; Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan,

WAANDISHI WA HABARI WATATU NA MMILIKI WA NJOMBE YETU TV WASHTAKIWA MAHAKAMANI NJOMBE Njombe – Tanzania Waandishi wa habari watatu wanaomiliki TV za Mtandaoni pamoja na mmiliki wa Njombe Yetu TV leo Machi 4, 2020 wameshtakiwa kwenye Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Njombe. Waandishi hao ni: Prosper Daudi Mfugale mwandishi wa ITV ambaye anamiliki Njombe TV,

COURT ORDERS REPUBLIC TO COMPLETE INVESTIGATIONS ON TITO MAGOTI AND THEODORY GIYAN’s CASE Dar es Salaam – Tanzania The Economic Crimes case number 137 of 2019 against Tito Magoti and Theodory Giyan, was mentioned for the fourth time today at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam before Honourable Resident Magistrate Janet Mtega.

UN YATANGAZA KUFUTA MATUKIO KANDO YA BARAZA LA HAKI ZA BINADAMU (HRC) HUKO GENEVA SHAURI YA HOFU YA UGONJWA UNAOSABABISHWA NA VIRUSI VYA KORONA (COVID-19) Geneva – Uswisi Siku ya tarehe 2 Machi 2020, Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa Geneva (UNOG) alituma barua kwa Rais wa Baraza la Haki za Binadamu kuhusu

TAARIFA KWA UMMA KUHUSU KUNYIMWA DHAMANA WAANDISHI WA HABARI WATATU NA MMILIKI WA NJOMBE YETU TV Njombe – Tanzania Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), umesikitishwa na kitendo cha kukamatwa na kunyimwa dhama kwa waandishi wa habari watatu wanaomiliki TV za Mtandaoni pamoja na mmiliki wa Njombe Yetu TV siku ya Jumamosi

MWANDISHI ERICK KABENDERA AHUKUMIWA KULIPA FAINI YA ZAIDI YA MILIONI 200 Dar es Salaam – Tanzania Hatma ya Mwandishi wa Habari za kiuchunguzi Ndugu Erick Kabendera imefikia tamati leo tarehe 24 Februari 2020 baada ya kusaini mkataba wa makubaliano ya kukiri kosa na Mkurugenzi wa Mashitaka nchini (Director of Public Prosecutions – DPP). Ikumbukwe kuwa,

UKOSEFU WA AJENDA MAHSUSI NI CHANGAMOTO KATIKA UTETEZI WA HAKI ZA BINADAMU Kukosekana kwa Ajenda mahsusi imeelezwa kuwa moja ya kikwazo katika kutekeleza ajenda ya Utetezi wa Haki za Binadamu nchini. Haya yameelezwa na Mkurugenzi wa PINGOs Forum Wakili Edward Porokwa wakati wa kikao cha pamoja na Mratibu Kitaifa wa THRDC Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa ambaye

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER OF THE MONTH (JANUARY 2020): JOSEPH BRIGHTON MALEKELA Meet Joseph Brighton Malekela (24), nominated as our Young Human Rights Defender of the month, for January 2020 through social rights and accountability. Joseph Brighton Malekela is a 3rd-year student at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree of Arts

MGAWANYIKO KWENYE JAMII BADO NI CHANGAMOTO KWA WATETEZI WA HAKI ZA BINADAMU NCHINI Arusha – Tanzania Mgawanyiko kwenye jamii unaohusishwa na maslahi binafsi umetajwa kuwa ni kikwazo kwa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu nchini. Akielezea mafanikio na changamoto katika shughuli za Utetezi wa Haki za Binadamu nchini, Ndugu Lebaraka Laizer ambaye ni Mkurugenzi mtendaji wa

ZIARA YA MRATIBU KITAIFA WA THRDC PAMOJA NA AFISA DAWATI LA WANACHAMA YA KUWATEMBELEA WANACHAMA WA THRDC MKOANI ARUSHA Leo tarehe 13/02/2020, Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa akiongozana na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama – THRDC Wakili Joyce Eliezer walianza ziara ya kuwatembelea wanachama wetu walioko Arusha.

MWANAHARAKATI NCHINI TANZANIA KUPINGA WATUHUMIWA KUSHTAKIWA KWENYE MAHAKAMA ZISIZOKUWA NA MAMLAKA YA KUSIKILIZA KESI ZAO (COMMITAL PROCEEDINGS) Dar es Salaam – Tanzania Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa amefungua kesi namba 36 ya mwaka 2019 dhidi ya Mwanasheria Mkuu wa Serikali katika Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania,

THRDC NA UNIC WAADHIMISHA KUMBUKIZI YA WAHANGA WA MAUAJI YA WAYAHUDI KIPINDI CHA VITA YA PILI YA DUNIA Dar es Salaam – Tanzania Asubuhi ya leo tarehe 12 Februari 2020, kwa mara nyingine tena, Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) ukiwakilishwa na James Laurent – Associate Protection Officer: Research & Documentation, kwa

KABENDERA FACE TO FACE WITH THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (DPP) TO REVIEW HIS PLEA BARGAINING AGREEMENT Dar es Salaam – Tanzania The Economic Crime case No. 75 of 2019 against Investigative Journalist, Erick Kabendera has been adjourned yet again for the 16th times today on 17th February, 2020 at Kisutu Resident Magistrates’ Court. The

TAARIFA KWA UMMA: THRDC YASAINI MKATABA NA CIVICUS KUIMARISHA UHURU WA KUJIELEZA NCHINI Leo tarehe 2 Oktoba 2019, Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) kwa niaba ya Watetezi TV, umesaini mkataba wa miezi mitatu (Oktoba 2019 – Desemba 2019) wenye thamani ya Dola za Kimarekani USD 20,000/=, sawa na Shilingi za Kitanzania

TANZANIA CSOs TO PRESENT UPR REPORT BEFORE THE UNHRC Today on 28th September 2019, the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) in collaboration with 90 Civil Society Organizations from Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar is conducting Universal Periodic Review (UPR) midterm report Validation session at Kisenga Hall, LAPF building in Dar es Salaam. The meeting aims

THRDC NA UNIC WAENDESHA MDAHALO KUWAELIMISHA WANAFUNZI WA SHULE YA SEKONDARI MCHIKICHINI KUHUSU KAZI ZAO Dar es Salaam – Tanzania Leo Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) pamoja na Kituo cha Habari cha Umoja wa Mataifa nchini (UNIC) wameitembelea shule ya Sekondari Mchikichini iliyopo Kariakoo jijini Dar es Salaam, kuwaelimisha wanafunzi wa

TAMKO KUHUSU MATUKIO YA KUPOTEA/KUTOONEKANA NA KUTEKWA KWA WATU NCHINI   1.0 Utangulizi Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania umekuwa ukifuatilia kwa ukaribu matukio mbali mbali ya utekaji ambayo yamekuwa yakihatarisha hali ya usalama na kuzua taharuki miongoni mwa wananchi. Katika taarifa iliyotolewa na Waziri wa Mambo ya Ndani, Mhe Kangi Lugola, mnamo

Earlier today, H.E. Hon. Roberto Mengoni, Ambassador of Italy in Tanzania together with his assistant Ms. Lavinia Pilosu visited THRDC offices and engaged in a meeting with THRDC’s Management team.

VISIT FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF NGOs IN TANZANIA Greatly honored by a visit from officials of the office of the Registrar of NGOs today at our office. We deliberated on the work being done by THRDC, its member organizations and future constructive engagements between the Government and CSOs.

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa Akiwa na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama THRDC Bi Lisa Kagaruki wametembelea taasisi ya Tanzania Mission to the Poor and Disabled (PADI) iliyopo Manispaa ya Songea. Taasisi ya PADI imeanzishwa mwaka 1999, likiwa linafanya Kazi katika maeneo ya Utoaji wa msaada

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa Akiwa na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama THRDC Bi Lisa Kagaruki hii leo wametembelea taasisi ya Mchomoro Aids Combat Group (MACG – NGO) iliyopo wilayani Namtumbo, Mkoani Ruvuma. Taasisi ya MACG- NGO imeanzishwa mwaka 2002 na inafanya kazi ya utetezi wa

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa Akiwa na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama THRDC Bi. Lisa Kagaruki hii Leo wametembelea taasisi ya The African Institute for Comparative and International Law (AICIL). AICIL ni shirika lililoanzishwa mwaka 2007 kama kituo, chenye lengo la kutoa huduma ya msaada wa

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa Akiwa na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama THRDC Bi. Lisa Kagaruki hii Leo wametembelea taasisi ya Tunduru Paralegal Center (TUPACE). TUPACE ni kituo cha msaada wa kisheria wilayani Tunduru kinachojihusisha na utoaji wa msaada wa kisheria katika maeneo mbali mbali ikiwemo

Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtanda wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa, akiambatana na mratibu kanda ya pwani ya kusini, Bw. Clemence Mwombeki pamoja na afisa dawati la wanachama, Bi. Lisa Kagaruki hii leo wametembelea shirika la The Path to Comfort for Women and Youth Tanzania (PWY) lililopo mkoani Mtwara. Shirika hili

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa akiwa na Mratibu wa kanda ya Pwani ya Kusini, Bw. Clemence Mwombeki, Mwakilishi kutoka Mtandao wa mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali mkoani Mtwara (MTWANGONET), Bw. Deo Makoti, Pamoja na Afisa dawati la Wanachama THRDC, Bi. Lisa Kagaruki hii leo wametembelea ofisi

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa akiwa na Mratibu wa kanda ya Pwani ya Kusini Bw. Clemence Mwombeki, Pamoja na Afisa dawati la Wanachama THRDC Bi. Lisa Kagaruki hii Leo wametembelea Ofisi za Katibu Tawala Mkoa wa Mtwara Bw. Abdallah Mohamed Malela. Mkutano huu wa THRDC

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania THRDC, Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa, akiambatana na Mratibu wa Kanda ya Pwani ya Kusini Bw. Clemence Mwombeki, pamoja na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama, Bi. Lisa Kagaruki hii leo wametembelea Mtandao wa mashirika yasiyo ya Kiserikali Mtwara (MTWANGONET) lililopo katika manispaa ya Mtwara. MTWANGONET ni mtandao

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania THRDC, Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa, akiambatana na Mratibu wa Kanda ya Pwani ya Kusini Bw. Clemence Mwombeki, pamoja na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama, Bi. Lisa Kagaruki hii leo wametembelea shirika la Foundation for Community Involvement (FCI TANZANIA) lililopo mkoani Mtwara. FCI TANZANIA ni shirika lililosajiliwa

Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa akiongozana na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama, Bi. Lisa Kagaruki wametembelea shirika la Door of Hope to Women and Youth Tanzania (DHWYT) lililopo mkoani Mtwara DHWYT ni shirika mwanachama ambae pia ni ofisi ya Mratibu wa Kanda ya Pwani ya Kusini.

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa, akiambatana na Mratibu wa Kanda ya Pwani ya Kusini Bw. Clemence Mwombeki pamoja na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama Bi. Lisa Kagaruki hii leo wametembelea shirika la Faidika Wote Pamoja (FAWOPA) lililopo katika manispaa ya Mtwara. FAWOPA ni shirika mwanachama wa

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania THRDC, Onesmo Olengurumwa, akiambatana na Mratibu wa Kanda ya Pwani ya Kusini Bw. Clemence Mowmbeki pamoja na Afisa Dawati la Wanachama Bi. Lisa Kagaruki hii leo wametembelea shirika la Volunteer For Youth in Health and Development (VOYOHEDE) lililopo katika manispaa ya Mtwara. VOYOHEDE ni

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa akiambatana na Mratibu wa kanda ya Pwani ya Kusini Bw. Clemence Mwombeki, Pamoja na Afisa dawati la Wanachama Bi. Lisa Kagaruki wametembelea Shirika la Sports Development Aid Lililopo mkoani Lindi. Shirika la Sports Development Aid ambalo lipo katika mikoa mitatu

Mratibu Kitaifa wa THRDC, Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa akiwa pamoja na Afisa Mkuu wa Dawati la wanachama hii leo wametembelea Shirika la Haki za Binadamu Nandangala (SHIHABINA). SHIHABINA ni shirika linalojihusisha na masuala ya uelimishaji wananchi juu ya haki na sheria mbalimbali. Dhumuni lao kuu ni kuongeza uelewa wa wananchi katika eneo zima la haki na

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo ametembelea shirika la Lindi Women Paralegal Aid Centre (LIWOPAC) LIWOPAC ni Shirika linalojihusisha na utoaji wa msaada wa kisheria kwa wanawake na watoto, kuwasaidia kujua Haki zao na kuzisimamia. LIWOPAC imeanzishwa mwaka 2001 na imekuwa likishirikiana na jamii Ili

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa ameanza rasmi ziara yake ya kutembelea wanachama wa kanda ya pwani ya kusini. Ziara hiyo imeanza na mkoa wa Lindi kwa mashirika wanachama mkoani humo. Akiongozana na Mratibu wa kanda hiyo, Bw. Clemence Mwombeki, Mratibu Kitaifa pamoja na Afisa mkuu

Today, October 14, 2021 the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) is delighted to receive a visit from Pan African Network of HRDs and DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project). From left is Mr. Joseph Bikanda-Coordinator, PanAfrican Network of HRDs, Ester Kessy-THRDC’s Finance and Administration Officer, Estella Kabachwezi -Advocacy Officer DefendDefenders,

This document is issued as part of Watetezi TV weekly bullet into inform you on how Civil Societies Organization (CSOs) and human rights issue are covered in the media outlets. This week’s bullet covers all media a coverage. According to our media monitoring desk, the major CSOs issue featured in this week new headlines is

Mtandao wa Watetezi wa haki za binadamu Tanzania ( THRDC) umesaini mkataba wa mwaka mmoja wenye thamani Euro 180,000 sawa na Shilingi za Kitanzania Milioni 470 na Shirika la Frontline Defenders lililopo nchini Ireland ili kuimarisha utekelezaji wa Mpango mkakati wa taasisi unaolenga kulinda na kuwaongezea uwezo Watetezi wa Haki za binadamu Tanzania. Makubaliano hayo

The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) has signed a one-year agreement worth 180,000 Euros (470 Million Tanzanian Shillings) with Frontline Defenders based in Ireland to support the Coalition’s Strategic Plan to safeguard and defend Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in Tanzania. The agreement was officially signed on 05/10/2021, and its implementation will commence earlier this

Tanzania Human Right Defenders Coalition (THRDC) in collaboration with Legal Human Right Center (LHRC) and Save the Children are cordinating a UPR in-Country Pre-session meeting in Tanzania. The Pre-session is held in Dar es Salaam, at Hyatt Regency Hotel today, October 5th, 2021. The pre-ssesion has brought together approximately 45 participant from Civil Society Organizations,

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania (THRDC) Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo ametembelea Tume ya Haki za Binadamu na Utawala Bora (THBUB) iliyopo Jijini Dodoma. Mazungumzo baina ya Mratibu THRDC na Mwenyekiti wa Tume ambaye pia ni Jaji mstaafu, Mathew P. M. Mwaimu, Mratibu THRDC yamelenga zaidi kuangalia maeneo ya

Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Taasisi ya Wajibu Institute, KPMG kwa kushirikiana na Mamlaka ya Mapato Tanzania (TRA) hii leo wamezindua mwongozo waw Kodi kwa Asasi za Kiraia (CSO Tax Tool-Kit). Akizungumza katika uzinduzi huo uliohudhuriwa na viongozi kutoka TRA Pamoja na watetezi wa Haki za binadamu kutoka taasisi ya Wajibu

Today 21st September 2021, The Chairperson of The National Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (NaCONGO) Ms. Lilian Badi paid a courtesy visit at the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) Offices and held a discussion on how to improve cooperation between THRDC and NaCONGO. Also, on how THRDC members will participate in the Annual Non-Governmental Organizations

In commemoration of International Day of Peace, THRDC reminds all people that; “A sustainable and peaceful world is built in ideal recognition and effective realization of Human Rights corresponding to a fundamental duty which is “peace” Happy International Day of Peace 2021 “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World” Issued by Tanzania Human Right

Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) kwa kushirikiana na Chama cha Mawakili Tanganyika (TLS) wameendesha mafunzo ya siku moja kwa mawakili wa TLS Kanda ya Ubungo kuhusu namna ya kuendesha mashauri yenye maslahi ya umma (Public Interest Litigation). Mafunzo hayo yalifanyika katika Jengo la Wakili House jijini Dar es salaam na yanalenga

Early on September 17, 2021, Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) in collaboration with members of the Coalition in Zanzibar zone handed over donation of 100 mattresses to prisoners who are serving their sentences in Zanzibar prisons. The donation is part of contribution of THRDC members who are scattered across Tanzania mainland and in the

Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu nchini Tanzania Onesmo Olengurumwa Akiwa njiani kuelekea Dar es Salaam Baada ya kumaliza ziara ya kikazi katika Wizara mbali mbali Jijini Dodoma, Olengurumwa amepata wasaha wa kutembelea Shule ya sekondari Dakawa Secondary School iliyopo eneo la Dakawa/Dumila Mkoani Morogoro, Mratibu ni mmoja wa Wanafunzi waliowahi

Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) hii leo unaendesha mafunzo ya siku mbili kwa wanawake mawakili wa haki za binadamu takribani 40 kuhusu namna ya kuendesha mashauri yenye maslahi ya umma (Public Interest Litigation).Mafunzo ambayo yanayofanyika jijini Dar es salaam. Mafunzo hayo ambayo yanaanza hii leo Septemba 3,2021 yatahitimishwa rasmi hapo kesho

Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC),leo Agosti 31,2021, umetembelewa na Mkurugenzi wa shirika la Tanzania Youth Behavioural Change Organization ( TAYOBECO),Bi.Shida Kabulunge. Katika Ugeni huo Bi.Shida Kabulunge ameambatana na Afisa Tathimini na Ufuatiliaji( M& E) Ndugu Adinani Mussa pamoja na Mshauri Mwelekezi( consultance),Ndugu Rodgers Fungo ili kujionea na kujifunza kazi mbali mbali

Today, the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition(THRDC) is delighted to receive a visit from the representative of the Swedish Embassy, ​​Ms. Nivin Yosef-Andersson. The visit was aimed at discussing on how to improve and strengthen cooperation between the two sides, and on the protection and promotion of human rights in Tanzania. Issued by: Tanzania Human

Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) umefurahi kupokea ugeni mzito kutoka Tume ya Haki za Binadamu na Utawala Bora (CHRAGG) leo hii, Alhamisi 26th August 2021. Ugeni huu ni sehemu ya ziara ya Tume ya kutembelea AZAKI zenye makubaliano ya kufanya kazi pamoja zilizo katika mkoa wa Dar Es Salaam. Ambapo wageni

JAJI Mkuu wa Zanzibar Omar Othman Makungu amesema masuala ya haki za Binaadamu ni kati ya vitu vya msingi sana kwa vile yanagusia stahiki ambazo zinampaswa kila binaadamu kuzifaidi. Ameyasema hayo leo tarehe 19 Agosti 2021 wakati akifungua warsha ya siku mbili ya mawakili na wanasheria Zanzibar ambayo imeandaliwa na mtandao wa watetezi wa haki

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo anetembelea Shirika la Rafiki SDO, ambalo linafanya Kazi katika wilaya Tano za mikoa miwili ya Shinyanga na Mara. Katika maadhimisho ya 7 ya Siku ya Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania Shirika la Rafiki SDO lilifanikiwa kutwaa

Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania, Onesmo Olengurumwa akiongozana na Afisa dawati la wanachama, Bi Lisa Kagaruki, watembelea shirika la Centre for Widows and Children Assistance (CWCA) tawi la Musoma. CWCA linahuhusisha na kutoa msaada wa kisheria kwa wanawake wajane Tanzania pamoja na watoto walio kwenye mazingira magumu, pamoja na

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo anetembelea Victoria Farming and Fishing Organization (VIFAFIO) linalojishughulisha na masuala ya Uvuvi, ufugaji na Kilimo. Taasisi ya VIFAFIO inafanya Kazi ya kutetea Haki za wavuvi, wakulima, inahamasisha utunzaji wa Mazingira kwa kupanda Miti huku ikifikia wilaya 5 za

Mratibu Kitaifa THRDC, Onesmo Olengurumwa akiongozana na Afisa dawati la wanachama, Bi Lisa Kagaruki, wametembelea taasisi ya Jukwaa la Utu wa Mtoto (CDF) kwa upande wa Tarime mkoa wa Mara. CDF inayojihusisha na maswala ya kupinga ukatili dhidi ya wanawake na watoto, ambapo ofisi kuu ipo Daresalaam kanda ya Pwani, na moja matawi yake ipo

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa anaendelea na ziara ya kutembelea wanachama wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC ambapo Leo Mratibu ametembelea Shirika la UVUUMA linalopatikana Wilayani Magu mkoani Mwanza. UVUUMA ni Shirika linalojishughulisha na Kazi za utetezi wa Haki za

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo anetembelea Shirika la Lake Victoria Disability centre lililopo walaya ya Butiama mkoani Mara. Lake Victoria Disability Centre ni Shirika linalojishughulisha na shughuli za utoaji huduma ya Afya, kulisaidia kundi la watu wenye Ulemavu, Pamoja na utoaji wa Mafunzo

Mratibu kitaifa waMtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo ametembelea taasisi ya Mwanza Press Club, Taasisi Mwamvuli wa waandishi wa Habari inayosimamia utendaji wa Kazi za waandishi wa Habari kwa mkoa wa Mwanza. “Tunaamini waandishi wa Habari hawawezi kufanya kazi binafsi bila kuwa na chombo kinachowasimamia pindi wanapokumbana na changamoto

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania THRDC ametembelea taasisi ya EMEDO inayojihusisha na mazingira Pamoja na utunzaji wa rasilimali Hasa katika vyanzo vya maji na shughuli za Uvuvi, lakini pia kuijengea uwezo jamii hasa wanawake wanaojishughulisha na shughuli za Uvuvi katika utunzaji wa rasilimali za asili Pamoja na kujengewa uwezo

Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa akiongozana na Afisa dawati la wanachama Bi Lisa Kagaruki, Pamoja Mratibu wa Kanda ya Ziwa, Bi Sophia Donald wametembelea shirika la Haki Zetu linalofanya kazi mkoani Mwanza ambalo pia Lina matawi mawili, Moja wilaya ya Magu, na lingine mkoa wa

Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa akiongozana na Afisa dawati la wanachama Bi Lisa Kagaruki, Pamoja Mratibu wa Kanda ya Ziwa, Bi Sophia Donald wametembelea shirika la NUMET. NUMET ni chama cha kiuanachama kinachotetea haki za wafanyakazi kwenye sekta ya nishati na madini Tanzania. Kati ya

Hii Leo Agosti 10, 2021 Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania Onesmo Olengurumwa anaendelea na ziara ya kutembelea wanachama wa Mtandao Kanda ya Ziwa kwa mkoa wa Mwanza, ambapo ametembelea Shirika la Wote sawa linalojihusisha na masuala ya utetezi wa Haki za mabinti wasaidizi wa Kazi za ndani wanaokumbana

ZIARA YA MRATIBU THRDC KATIKA SHIRIKA LA WADADA SOLUTION Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania (THRDC) Wakili Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo ametembelea Shirika la Wadada Solution ambao ni wanachama wa THRDC. Wadada Solution ni Shirika linalojihusisha na shughuli za utetezi wa Haki za watoto na vijana Ikiwemo utoaji wa

ZIARA YA MRATIBU THRDC KATIKA SHIRIKA LA FADHILI TEENS ORGANIZATION Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania (THRDC) Onesmo Olengurumwa katika ziara yake inayoendelea Jijini Mwanza ametembelea shirika la Fadhili Teens Organization. Shirika la Fadhili Teens linaendesha programu zinazolenga kukuza usawa wa kijinsia, na kuhakikisha upatikanaji wa habari kwa makundi

ZIARA YA MRATIBU THRDC KATIKA SHIRIKA LA SAUTI YA WANAWAKE UKEREWE (SAWAU) Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania (THRDC) Wakili Onesmo Olengurumwa anaendelea na ziara ya kutembelea wanachama wa THRDC, mkoani Mwanza. Katika ziara hii iliyoanza leo Mratibu ameanza kwa kutembelea Shirika la “Sauti ya Wanawake Ukerewe” ambalo pia

Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo ametembelea Shirika Mwanachama qqa mtandao liitwali Wadada Solution. Wadada Solution ni Shirika linalojihusisha na shughuli za utetezi wa Haki za watoto na vijana Ikiwemo utoaji wa elimu ya Haki za Binadamu kwa kuendesha midahalo mashuleni, kufanya vipindi vya

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo anetembelea Shirika la Amani Girls Home. Shirika la Amani Girls limekuwa likifanya kazi za utetezi wa haki za watoto wa kike mwenye umri wa kati ya miaka 3 hadi 13 ambao wanakumbwa na madhila mbali mbali na waishio

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo anetembelea Shirika la Tanzania Women Lawyers AssociationTAWLA tawi la Mwanza. TAWLA ni mojawapo ya mashirika ya Mtandao ambalo lilitambuliwa na kubahatika kupata Tuzo kutoka kwa mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania THRDC katika siku ya Watetezi

Mratibu kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania THRDC Onesmo Olengurumwa hii leo anetembelea taasisi ya Action for Decmocracy and Local Government – ADLG, ADLG ni taasisi inayojishughulisha na masuala ya Uwajibikaji kidemokrasia na katika ngazi ya serikali za mitaa. “Taasisi yetu inafanya kazi Zaidi na jamii tunaamini pale jamii inapojengewa

Mwanza. Mratibu Kitaifa akiongozana na Afisa wa Mtandao, watembelea shirika la Mikono Yetu Centre For Creativity and Innovation (Mikono Yetu). Mikono Yetu ni shirika lililosajiliwa kisheria na linaendesha programu nne mpaka sasa. Programu zote zimejikita katika masuala ya haki ya mwanamke na msichana. Programu hizi ni; 1) Uwezeshaji wanawake kiuchumi (Women Economic Empowerment) – Programu

THRDC YAWAJENGEA UWEZO WATETEZI WA HAKI ZA BINADAMU KUHUSU UANDISHI WA RIPOTI ZA MASUALA YA HAKI ZA BINADAMU Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Asubuhi ya leo Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) unaendesha mafunzo ya siku mbili ya ufuatiliaji, utunzaji wa kumbukumbu na uandishi wa ripoti za masuala ya haki za binadamu. Mafunzo

A CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR NATIONAL AUTHORITIES WITH A HUMAN RIGHTS MANDATE ON FOSTERING AND DEEPENING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MARRAKECH DECLARATION (2018) IN TANZANIA Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Earlier this morning, the Network of African National Human Rights Institution (NANHRI) in joint collaboration with the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) kicked off a

THRDC’s NATIONAL COORDINATOR VISITS THRDC’s ZANZIBAR ZONAL COORDINATING UNIT AND THE REGISTRAR OF NGOs IN ZANZIBAR Unguja, Zanzibar Today on 29th July 2021, THRDC’s National Coordinator Mr. Onesmo Olengurumwa visited the Unguja Zonal Coordinating Unit in Zanzibar that is being represented by Mr. Abeid Abdallah, the Executive Director of the Zanzibar Fighting Against Youth Challenges

THRDC’s NATIONAL COORDINATOR VISITS THRDC’s ZANZIBAR ZONAL COORDINATING UNIT AND THE REGISTRAR OF NGOs IN ZANZIBAR Unguja, Zanzibar Today on 29th July 2021, THRDC’s National Coordinator Mr. Onesmo Olengurumwa visited the Unguja Zonal Coordinating Unit in Zanzibar that is being represented by Mr. Abeid Abdallah, the Executive Director of the Zanzibar Fighting Against Youth Challenges

MRATIBU KITAIFA WA THRDC AFANYA MAJADILIANO NA MRAJISI ZANZIBAR Unguja, Zanzibar Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) Bw Onesmo Olengurumwa pia ametembelea ofisi ya Mrajisi na kufanya majadiliano mafupi na Mrajisi wa Mashirika yasiyo ya Kiserikali, Bw. Ahmed Kherlid. Bw. Olengurumwa amemtembelea Mrajisi Bw. Ahmed Kherlid leo Alhamisi, tarehe

MRATIBU KITAIFA WA THRDC ATEMBELEA OFISI YA MRATIBU WA KANDA (Zonal Coordinating Unit) YA MTANDAO, UNGUJA Unguja, Zanzibar Leo Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa ametembelea ofisi ya uratibu wa kanda ya mtandao (Zonal Coordinating Unit), kwa kanda ya Unguja Zanzibar. Ofisi hiyo inajulikana kwa jina

THRDC YASHIRIKI KONGAMANO LA HARAKATI ZA KUTOKOMEZA VITENDO VYA UDHALILISHAJI WA KIJINSIA VISIWANI ZANZIBAR Zanzibar, Tanzania Leo tarehe 28 Julai 2021, Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) Wakili Onesmo Olengurumwa ameshiriki Kongamano la Kutokomeza vitendo vya Udhalilishaji wa Kijinsia Zanzibar lililoandaliwa na Jumuiya ya Wanasheria Wanawake Zanzibar (ZAFELA) ambalo

Kampala, Uganda With a heavy heart, the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) has received the sad news of the untimely death of Mariam Nakibuuka who had been working with our close partner DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project). Mariam passed away last evening at Kampala hospital where she was being

Mapema leo tulitembelewa na Mkurugenzi wa shirika la Maasai Pastoralist Development Organization Ndugu Lebaraka Laizer. Katika ugeni huo Ndugu Lebaraka Laizer aliambatana na Afisa programu Ndugu Amani Sekino pamoja na Mhasibu Ndugu Elibahati Matulo ili kujionea na kujifunza kazi mbalimbali zinazofanywa na THRDC. Pichani ni Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu

MAADHIMISHO YA 7 YA SIKU YA WATETEZI WA HAKI ZA BINADAMU TANZANIA 2021 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Leo tarehe 2 Julai 2021, Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) tumesheherekea kwa mara ya 7 Siku ya Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (Defenders’ Day). Maadhimisho haya yamefanyika katika ukumbi wa Mlimani City, jijini

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Leo Juni 28 2021, Mkurugenzi wa Huduma za Jamii – BAKWATA, Bi. Asina Shunduli ambaye amemuwakilisha Katibu Mkuu wa BAKWATA, amekutana na Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), Wakili Onesmo Olengurumwa kwa ajili ya maongezi mafupi. Katika mazungumzo na Bi. Shunduli, Mratibu Kitaifa wa THRDC

Siku ya jana tarehe 26 Juni 20201, Baraza la Taifa la mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali (NaCoNGO) lilifanya uchaguzi kupata wajumbe kutoka ngazi za Wilaya, Mikoa na Taifa. Yafuatayo ni matokeo ya uchaguzi wa Wajumbe wa NaCoNGO katika ngazi za Wilaya kote nchini: Wilaya ya Mbarali: Moses Nchimbi Edson Mwakyembe Remigius Mdetele Wilaya ya Lindi1.Michael Mwanga2.Fatuma

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Leo tarehe 24 Juni 2021, Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) Bw. Onesmo Olengurumwa alitembelea ofisi za Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), zilizopo jijini Dar es salaam, na kukutana na Katibu Mkuu wa TEC, Fr. Kitima kwa ajili ya maongezi mafupi. Bw. Olengurumwa alitumia nafasi hii

Mapema leo Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) ulitembelewa na Wakutubi kutoka Maktaba ya Chuo Kikuu cha Dodoma (UDOM), wakiongozwa na Dr. Josephine Wilfred. Dhumuni la ujio wao lilikuwa kukusanya machapisho na ripoti mbalimbali za Mtandao kwaajili ya matumizi ya wanachuo kwenye Maktaba ya Chuo Kikuu cha UDOM. Pichani ni wageni hao

Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) leo umetoa tamko kuelekea maadhimisho yake ya 7 ya Siku ya “Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu” maarufu kama Defenders Day. THRDC imepanga kufanya maadhimisho hayo mnamo tarehe 2 Julai 2021, wiki chache tu kutoka sasa, katika ukumbi wa Mlimani City Julai. Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki

Dodoma Tanzania Mtandao wa Watetezi wa haki za Binadamu (THRDC) mnamo tarehe 3 Juni 2021 ulikutana na kufanya mazungumzo na Waziri wa Katiba na Sheria Mhe. Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi katika ofisi za Wizara hiyo, Mtumba Jijini Dodoma. Mkutano huo ulilenga kukuza mashirikiano na uhusiano mwema kati ya Wizara hiyo na Watetezi wote wa Haki za

Dodoma. Mtandao wa Watetezi wa haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) hii leo umekutana na kufanya mazungumzo na Waziri wa Katiba na Sheria, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi katika ofisi za Wizara hiyo, Mtumba Jijini Dodoma. Mkutano huo umelenga kukuza mashirikiano na uhusiano mwema kati ya Wizara hiyo na Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Nchini Tanzania pamoja na

  Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Network (THRDC) would like to congratulate Hon. Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud on her outstanding election as president of the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR). Justice Imani Aboud has been announced yesterday, Monday, May 31, 2021, with her deputy Justice Blaise Tchikaya from the Republic of Congo.

Imeandaliwa na Lisa Kagaruki. Mratibu wa Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) anaendelea na ziara yake ya kuwatembelea wanachama wa mtandao huo mkoani Shinyanga na amelitembelea Shirika la Agape Aids Control Program lililopo Shinyanga mjini. Shirika hili linajihusisha na masuala ya haki za binadamu na Maendeleo ya jamii likiwa na

Imeandaliwa na; Lisa Kagaruki. Mratibu Kitaifa wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania, Wakili Onesmo Olengurumwa akiambatana na Afisa Ushawishi na Uanachama, Bi. Lisa Kagaruki, wametembelea Shirika la Rafiki Social Development Organization (Rafiki SDO), Shinyanga mjini. Rafiki SDO ni taasisi inayojihusisha na maendeleo na utetezi wa haki za binadamu kwa jamii, linalofanya kazi

KESI DHIDI YA SPIKA JOB NDUGAI NA CECIL MWAMBE KUTAJWA KESHO Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Kesi iliyofunguliwa na shirika la Civic and Legal Aid Organization (CILAO) kuomba tafsiri ya Mahakama Kuu kufuatia kitendo cha Spika wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kumrejesha Bungeni Ndg. Cecil Mwambe itatajwa kesho tarehe 03 Juni 2020 sa

Dear Civil Society Sector stakeholder, Please click the following highlighted link to take part in our survey on THE IMPACT OF THE SPREAD OF THE NOVEL CORONA-VIRUS (COVID-19) TO CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS IN TANZANIA. Your feedback is of high importance!   Thank you in Advance, The Tanzania CSOs Directors’ Forum

JAMHURI YAONDOA SHAURI MAHAKAMANI DHIDI YA MWANDISHI SEBASTIAN ATILIO Iringa – Tanzania Leo Machi 5, 2020 Jamhuri imeondoa shauri katika Mahakama ya Wilaya ya Mufundi dhidi ya mwandishi wa habari Sebastian Atilio (pichani). Kesi yake ilikuwa imepangwa kutajwa tena leo Machi 5, 2020. Hata hivyo, Wakili wa Jamhuri ameieleza mahakama kwamba hawana nia ya kuendelea

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS RAISED 5 PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS AGAINST 2 CASES FILED BY HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN TANZANIA The AG has raised one preliminary objection against the case number 36 of 2019 petitioned by Mr. Onesmo Olengurumwa and four preliminary objections against the case number 35 of 2019 petitioned by Mr. Paul Kisabo, both cases

SIKU YA KIMATAIFA YA HAKI ZA KIJAMII (WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE) Leo tarehe 20 Februari ni siku ya kuadhimishwa kwa Haki za Kijamii kimataifa. Haki za Kijamii ni dhana ya usawa miongoni mwa wanajamii katika umiliki wa mali na fursa mbalimbali bila kujali tofauti za kijinsia, kirangi, kikabila, kiumri, kitamaduni au ulemavu. Mfano wa

PREGNANT SCHOOL GIRLS DESERVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES By: Kizito Makoye The recent move by the World Bank to delay disbursement of a whopping 1.15trillion(Us$500 million) education loan to Tanzania, has provoked a war of words between government supporters and human rights campaigners who oppose the country’s education policy, which they claim, discriminate against pregnant girls. Girls

“UVUMILIVU, UMOJA NA KUBAKI KWENYE AJENDA YA SHIRIKA NI NGUZO YA MAFANIKIO YA SHIRIKA” Uvumilivu, Umoja miongoni mwa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu pamoja na kubaki kwenye ajenda ya Shirika ni miongoni mwa nguzo muhimu katika Utetezi wa Haki za Binadamu nchini. Haya yameelezwa na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Shirika la Haki Madini Ndugu Amani Mhinda

ZIARA YA MRATIBU THRDC NA AFISA DAWATI LA WANACHAMA YAINGIA SIKU YA TATU MKOANI ARUSHA Ziara ya siku tatu ya Mratibu wa Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) Ndugu Onesmo Olengurumwa akiongozana na Mratibu Msaidizi wa THRDC Kanda ya Kaskazini Bwana Erick Luwongo pamoja na Afisa wa Dawati la Wanachama – THRDC

KESI YA TITO MAGOTI NA THEODORY GIYAN IMETAJWA KWA MARA YA 4 LEO MAHAKAMANI KISUTU Dar es Salaam – Tanzania Kesi ya utakatishaji fedha namba 137 ya mwaka 2019 inayowakabili Afisa Programu wa Elimu kwa Umma wa Kituo cha Sheria na Haki za Binadamu (LHRC), Tito Magoti pamoja na mwenzake Theodory Giyan mtaalamu wa Teknolojia

NOMINATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER OF THE MONTH – JANUARY 2020 Dear Human Rights Defenders, Do you know any vibrant Human Right Defender (HRD) that is accountable and defends Social Rights in Tanzania? Please NOMINATE that defender to stand a chance to be recognized as Human Right Defender of the month, January 2020. All nominations

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS & JOURNALISTS TO BENEFIT FROM A TZS 277 MILLON PROJECT Dar es Salaam – Tanzania The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders’ Coalition (THRDC) has signed a two-year contract worth $120,000/- equivalent to 277 Million Tanzanian Shillings; with the American Bar Association (ABA) to aid the implementation of a project on defending freedom of

MWANAHARAKATI NA MTETEZI WA HAKI ZA BINADAMU TITO MAGOTI AKAMATWA NA WATU WASIOJULIKANA Dar es Salaam – Tanzania Taarifa zilizotufikia hivi punde ni kwamba, Mtetezi wa Haki za binadamu ambaye pia ni Afisa Programu wa Kituo cha Sheria na Haki za Binadamu (LHRC) amekamatwa asubuhi ya leo na watu watano akiwa kwenye kituo kimoja cha

NEWS ALERT ONLINE ACTIVIST AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER TITO MAGOTI ABDUCTED BY UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS Dar es Salaam – Tanzania We have just received news that, Tito Magoti, an active Online Human Rights Defender through the Twitter platform and Programme Officer at the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) has been abducted by five unknown people

THRDC YAWAFUNDA WATETEZI WA HAKI ZA BINADAMU KUHUSU UMUHIMU WA USAWA WA KIJINSIA NA USHIRIKISHWAJI WA MAKUNDI YA KIJINSIA KWENYE MAENDELEO YA JAMII: Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) unaendesha mafunzo ya siku mbili (tarehe 12 hadi 13 Desemba 2019) kuhusu masuala ya haki na usawa wa kijinsia kwa wawakilishi 60 wa

TANZIA!!! Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) umesikitishwa na taarifa za kifo cha BI. GETRUDE ALEX (40) ambaye alikuwa Ofisa wa Tume ya Haki za Binadamu na Utawala Bora (Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance – CHRAGG). Bi. Getrude Alex alifikwa na umauti usiku wa Novemba 23, 2019; siku mbili baada

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE ARREST OF ADVOCATE JOSEPH RHOBI MARTINUS 1.0 Introduction Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition strongly condemns the arrest and continued detainment of Advocate Joseph Rhobi Martinus (Roll No. 7357) by the police force. The Advocate was arrested on 22nd November 2019 following the instructions of the Regional Commissioner of Shinyanga and was

TAMKO KUHUSU KUKAMATWA KWA WAKILI JOSEPH RHOBI MARTINUS 1.0 Utangulizi Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) unalaani vikali kitendo cha kukamatwa na kuendelea kushikiliwa na Jeshi la Polisi kwa Wakili Joseph Rhobi Martinus (Roll No. 7357). Wakili huyo alikamatwa kwa agizo la Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Shinyanga mnamo tarehe 22.11.2019 ambapo aliachiwa

CALL FOR APPLICATION: CONSULTANCY FOR CONDUCTING A CASE-BASED STUDY ON DRACONIAN LAWS THAT AFFECT HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN TANZANIA Opportunity: Consultant Organization: Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition Closing date: 16th October 2019 Read more here…(https://thrdc.or.tz/opportunities/call-for-application-consultancy-assignment-on-the-effects-of-draconian-laws-on-hrds-in-tanzania/)

TAMKO KUHUSU KUFUNGIWA NA KUPIGWA FAINI KWA VITUO VYA MTANDAONI VYA KWANZA TV, WATETEZI TV NA AYO TV 1.0) Utangulizi Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) unalaani vikali kitendo cha Kamati ya Maudhui ya Mamlaka ya Mawasiliano Tanzania kufungia kituo cha Televisheni mtandaoni cha Kwanza TV, kwa muda wa miezi sita (6)

PRESS RELEASE ON OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF THE 2019/2020 CSOs ELECTION MANIFESTO 1.0) Introduction We Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from across the United Republic of Tanzania under the coordination of the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC), have jointly prepared a CSOs Election Manifesto that will serve for the 2019 Local Government Elections and the 2020

TUME YA HAKI ZA BINADAMU NA UTAWALA BORA (CHRAGG) KUDUMISHA UHUSIANO NA THRDC Asubuhi ya leo maafisa kutoka Tume ya Haki za Binadamu na Utawala Bora (CHRAGG); Bi. Beatrice Beda (kushoto) pamoja na Bw. Mbaraka Kambona (kulia), wametembelea ofisi za Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) na kufanya mazungumzo na Afisa Uwezeshaji

TGNP YARATIBU TAMASHA LA 14 LA JINSIA KUSHEREHEKEA MIAKA 25 YA AZIMIO NA MPANGO KAZI WA BEIJING Dar es Salaam – Tanzania Zaidi ya wanaharakati 1000 wa Haki za Wanawake nchini wamekutana leo tarehe 24 Septemba 2019, jijini Dar es Salaam – Tanzania, kwa siku 3 kushiriki Tamasha la 14 la Jinsia linaloratibiwa na Mtandao

ERICK KABENDERA’s CASE ADJOURNED, BUT DIAGNOSED WITH SPINAL PROBLEMS Dar es Salaam – Tanzania Today on 18th September 2019, Tanzanian investigative journalist Erick Kabendera who is facing three charges including; Leading an Organized crime, Evading Tax and Money Laundering, has yet again had his case adjourned by the Kisutu Resident Magistrate Court in Dar es

IMPROVEMENT OF THRDC’s M&E SYSTEM Today, Monitoring & Evaluation consultants from the Bridge Consulting Company led by Mr. David Kagoma initiated interviews with THRDC staff aimed at strengthening and improving THRDC’s Monitoring & Evaluation systems and overall programs performance. Today was the first round of interviews for this week, having met with our Program Monitoring

MAADILI KATIKA VYOMBO VYA HABARI: Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC), unahudhuria mjadala wa maadili katika vyombo vya habari ulioandaliwa na Internews-Tanzania kupitia mradi wa Boresha Habari. Mjadala huo unafanyika katika ofisi za Internews zilizopo kinondoni jijini Dar es Salaam na kuhudhuriwa na Wahariri, Wanahabari, Wahadhiri kutoka vyuo tofauti tofauti, wawakilishi na

RETIRED CHIEF JUSTICE OF KENYA TO EDUCATE TANGANYIKA LAW SOCIETY LAYWERS TODAY Today, 7th September, 2019 Watetezi TV will be attending the Half Annual General Meeting (HAFM) for the year 2019, starting from 09:30 a.m to 01:30 p.m, organized by the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), at Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) in Arusha. The theme

AFYA YA KABENDERA YAZOROTA KIZUIZINI: Wakili Jebra Kambole kutoka Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) anaesimamia kesi ya mwandishi wa habari, Erick Kabendera, ameiambia mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Kisutu leo kuwa hivi karibuni afya ya Kabendera imekuwa ikizorota. Wakili Jebra ameitaarifu mahakama kwamba tangu usiku wa tarehe 21 Agosti 2019, Kabendera amekuwa

JOURNALIST JOSEPH GANDYE FREED, HE IS TO REPORT TO THE POLICE STATION WHEN NEEDED The police force in Iringa has released journalist Joseph Gandye, the Producer and Associate Head of Watetezi TV. He is supposed to report to the police station when needed. According to Advocate Chance Luoga from the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition

PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE ARREST OF WATETEZI TV INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST, JOSEPH GANDYE The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) condemns the arrest of journalist Joseph Gandye, who is the production editor and associate head of Watetezi TV. Gandye has been arrested today on 22nd August, 2019, after receiving a call from a police officer who

TAARIFA KWA UMMA KUHUSU KUKAMATWA KWA MWANDISHI WA HABARI ZA KIUCHUNGUZI JOSEPH GANDYE WA WATETEZI TV Mtandao wa Watetezi wa Haki za Binadamu Tanzania (THRDC) unalaani tukio la kukamatwa kwa Mwandishi wa Habari Joseph Gandye, ambaye ni Mhariri wa Uzalishaji Maudhui msimamizi msaidizi wa Watetezi TV. Gandye alikamatwa leo tarehe 22.08.2019 baada ya kupigiwa simu

STATEMENT ON THE VIOLATION OF LAWS AND DUE PROCESS IN THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF JOURNALIST ERICK KABENDERA   Introduction Erick Kabendera is a freelance investigative journalist who writes on various local and international publications. Erick Kabendera was arrested by people who identified themselves as police force on 29th July, 2019 around 18:00p.m at his

TAMKO KUHUSU UKIUKWAJI WA SHERIA NA TARATIBU KATIKA KUKAMATWA NA KUSHIKILIWA KWA MWANDISHI ERICK KABENDERA Utangulizi Erick Kabendera ni mwandishi wa habari za uchunguzi wa kujitegemea anayeandika kuhusu habari za ndani ya nchi na za Kimataifa. Erick Kabendera alikamatwa na watu waliojitambulisha kuwa ni askari wa Jeshi la Polisi tarehe 29 Julai 2019 saa 12

🗞NEWS ALERT! BOLLEN NGETTI IS NOT AT STAKISHARI POLICE STATION Following reports about the arrest of investigative journalist Mr. Bollen Ngetti, yesterday on 8th August, 2019, Advocate Jones Sendodo from the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) went to Stakishari police station to follow up on the matter as it was claimed that he was

Tamko la pamoja la Ubalozi wa Marekani 🇺🇸 na Ubalozi wa Uingereza 🇬🇧 kuhusu wasiwasi wa kuzorota kwa Haki za Raia kisheria nchini Tanzania 🇹🇿. #FreeErickKabendera (English) Today on 9th August 2019, the US Embassy in Tanzania 🇺🇸 and the British High Commission in Tanzania 🇬🇧 have issued a joint statement of their concern over the deterioration of legal civil rights in Tanzania 🇹🇿.

NEWS UPDATES FROM THE COURT CONCERNING ERICK KABENDERA’s CASE: Today, 5th August, 2019, investigative journalist, Erick Kabendera, who has been detained for more than 7 days has been arraigned in court charged with three counts; 1. Money Laundering (contrary to S. 3(u), 12(d) and 13(1)(a) of Anti-Money Laundering Act). 2. Tax Evasion(TZS 173,247,047.02) (Contrary to

NEWS UPDATE!!! JOURNALIST ERICK KABENDERA’S BAIL APPLICATION HAS BEEN ADJOURNED TO 5th AUGUST, 2019 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Today, 1st August, 2019, Kisutu Residential Court in Dar es Salaam has received Erick Kabendera’s bail application brought by the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) Advocates, Shilinde Swedy and Catherine Ringo before Judge Rwizile. Erick Kabendera’s

TAMKO KUHUSU KUKAMATWA NA KUSHIKILIWA KWA MWANDISHI ERICK KABENDERA Erick Kabendera ni mwandishi wa habari za uchunguzi wa kujitegemea anaye andika machapisho kuhusu habari za ndani ya nchini na za Kimataifa.  Erick Kabendera alikamatwa na Jeshi la Polisi tarehe 29 Julai 2019 saa 12 jioni nyumbani kwake Mbweni, wilaya ya Kinondoni, jijini Dar es salaam,

ERICK KABENDERA’S WIFE AND RELATIVES HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO VISIT HIM AT KILWA ROAD POLICE STATION Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Investigative Journalist Erick Kabendera’s wife has been allowed to see her husband who is detained at Kilwa road police station, two days after he was arrested by the police on Monday evening at his home

TANZANIA HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS COALITION (THRDC) ADVICE ON THE SITUATION OF PRIVACY AND COMMUNICATION SECURITY IN TANZANIA Introduction Security and privacy of communications is one of the most frequently violated rights in the country and elsewhere in the world. There is a serious problem of surveilled and illegal interception of people’s private communications in Tanzania.

CONDOLENCES The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) has received with great sorrow information on the unfortunate death of 5 employees of Azam Media Limited early in the morning on 8th July, 2019, due to a car accident. Early reports state that the car accident happened early morning around 08:30 AM, at Kizonzo area in

EVALUATION OF THE 2015 CSOs ELECTION MANIFESTO AND DEVELOPING A NEW ELECTION MANIFESTO FOR THE 2019/20 ELECTIONS Today on 5th July 2019, the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders’ Coalition (THRDC) convened a CSOs’ dialogue at Kisenga – LAPF building; to Evaluate and analyze the 2015 CSOs Election manifesto but also began drafting a new CSOs Election

THE 6TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TANZANIA HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS – 28th APRIL 2019 On the 28th of April 2019, the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) commemorated its Sixth Human Rights Defenders (HRD) day ceremony in Dar es Salaam. This year’s event also marked THRDC’s Six years anniversary of Defending Human Rights Defenders in Tanzania.

Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) in collaboration with the Freedom House and Pact under the support of USAID validated an Advocacy Strategy for the CSOs Working Group on Civic Space. A Civic Space Working Group was established in 2018 for the purpose of building the capacity of CSOs in Tanzania to collectively and effectively

One of the Colosseum Hotel in Dar es Salaam was today honoured with the launch of the Compendium of Laws and Policies Affecting the Civil Society Space and The Report on Situation of Human Rights Defenders and Civic Space in Tanzania. The launch was attended to by many human rights defenders and Civil Societies representatives

The International Women’s Day is commemorated worldwide on the 8th of March every year. The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) works closely with its members, especially those who defend Women’s Rights in rural areas. The International Women’s Day is commemorated worldwide on the 8th of March every year. The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition

This Compendium of Laws has been dedicated to expounding the fundamental facts on CSOs in Zanzibar. It provides for general understanding, meaning, categories, nature and historical perspectives of CSOs in Zanzibar. Furthermore, albeit briefly, it provides the rationale behind and justifications towards the development of this Compendium. Full Report

HRDC conducted a one-day digital security management training to 30 HRDs from upcountry and Dar-es-salaam on the 27th of April 2016 at the Blue Pearl Hotel-Ubungo Plaza Dar es Salaam. The training aimed at equipping them with basic digital security knowledge to enhance their security when the pursuit of their defence activities. The training sessions

Background The European Union (EU) Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders (2004) provide the EU Member States with practical guidance on how to protect and support Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), especially in third countries. The text of the guidelines can be found at http://ue.eu.int/uedocs/cmsUpload/GuidelinesDefenders.pdf. Although the EU did not select Tanzania as one of the approximately 25

HRDC was today honoured with a visit from Hassan Shire from East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EAHRDP),Aloyce Habimana from Frontline defenders Regional Coordinator Africa and Brenda Kugonza from Uganda National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders where EAHRDP awarded Mr Onesmo Olengurumwa ( THRDC National Coordinator) an award for the “East Africa

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