I am helping LGBT VOICE Tanzania to raise funds for conducting a first ever national survey to know the extent of Human rights violation based on sex orientation and gender identity in Tanzania. Please consider supporting me raise $20,500 to help the project reach its goal by 30th September, 2014
There is almost no documentation of the needs of and challenges faced by LGBT people in Tanzania. Using in-person and web-based interviews, we propose to survey at least 800 LGBT individuals including police officers, LGBT parents,service providers and lawyers- The survey will assess:
(1) the existence and impact of discrimination and harassment by Tanzanian law enforcement;
(2) the existence and impact of discrimination in public services - including access to health services; and
(3) discrimination and harassment in employment.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
LGBT human rights activists face official harassment. Likewise, there are reports of LGBT individuals facing harassment from law enforcement officials who use criminal charges as means of obtaining bribes. Societal discrimination and a lack of understanding of LGBT people also leads to diminished access to health services. Same-sex sexual activity has been criminalized. And few organizations specifically advocate for LGBT persons in Tanzania.
How will this project solve this problem?
The results, situated within human rights and domestic law, may then serve as a tool for policy advocacy, LGBT civil society capacity building and for encouraging support from other human rights organizations.
Potential Long Term Impact
Reduce incidences of Human Rights violation against LGBT individuals in Tanzania