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On this World No Tobacco Day (31st May 2025), LHRC reminds the government and communities that tobacco use is not just a health issue, it's a human rights concern. Tobacco harms the right to health, especially among youth and vulnerable groups. We urge stronger laws, public

Join us for a powerful conversation on "Reimagining Media as a Catalyst for Social Change and Public Good in Tanzania." As part of CSO Week 2025, this session will explore how media can influence narratives, amplify voices, and drive positive transformation in our society. 🗓️

PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE BLOCKING OF X (FORMERLY TWITTER) Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) expresses deep concern and unequivocally condemns the recent decision by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to block access to the social media platform X (formerly

Today, June 5, 2025, is World Environment Day. Tanzania joins the call to Beat Plastic Pollution. We produce 315,000 tons of plastic waste yearly, with 29,000 tons ending up in our lakes, rivers, and ocean. If we don’t act now, there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans

The Acting Executive Director of the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), Advocate Fulgence Massawe, has today shared his views and in-depth clarification while contributing to a discussion on the implementation of guidelines for reintegrating schoolgirls who got pregnant into

Towards the Day of the African Child, June 16, 2025. LHRC's 2024 Tanzania Human Rights Report shows that Children continued to constitute the majority of victims of reported and documented incidents of human rights violations (41%). Many children face physical, sexual,

Today, June 12, marks World Day Against Child Labor. It is a crucial moment for reflection and action against the growing challenge of child labour, especially here in Tanzania, where the 2024 Human Rights Report by LHRC reveals that 25% of children, or One in every four

Historic Ruling by the Court of Appeal declaring Section 4 of the Basic Rights and Duties Enforcement Act as amended by Act No.3/2020 unconstitutional. It is a win to acess to justice actors.

Today is the Day of the African Child, June 16, 2025. We remember and honor the brave children who lost their lives during the 1976 Soweto uprising in South Africa, young voices who stood up to claim their right to quality and equitable education. As a human rights

Re-Advert: Call for Consultancy! Are you passionate about advancing adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Tanzania? Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) is recruiting a qualified consultant to develop a Fact Sheet on challenges to adolescent SRHR in

Kituo cha Sheria na Haki za Binadamu (LHRC) kinampongeza Mheshimiwa Jaji George Mcheche Masaju kwa kuteuliwa na kuapishwa kuwa Jaji Mkuu wa Tanzania. Katika nafasi hii muhimu, LHRC inamhimiza Mheshimiwa Jaji Mkuu kusimamia na kulinda misingi ya haki na usawa kwa Watanzania wote

Today, June 19, LHRC joined a key panel discussion on “Translating Transparency into Accountability (EITI & Kimberley Process)” at the Jukwaa la Uziduaji held at Mabeyo Complex, Dodoma. Represented by our Human Rights and Business Officer, Clay Mwaifwani, LHRC emphasized that

Call for Consultancy! Are you passionate about promoting girls' right to education in Tanzania? Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) is recruiting a qualified consultant to develop a Policy Brief on the Effectiveness of Reentry Guidelines in ensuring access to education for

Today, on World Refugee Day, Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) stands in solidarity with all refugees worldwide. We recognize their strength, courage, and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship. We urge the Tanzanian government and the international community to

LHRC Urges Parliament to Align Finance Act 2025 with Human Rights Principles Dodoma, June 20, 2025 Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) has presented its analysis of the proposed Finance Act 2025 (Special Bill Supplement) to the Permanent Parliamentary Budget Committee, calling