Social justice advocate, women's and LGBTI rights in Africa documenting human rights violations and good practises.
Joined April 2012
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
#Pride is about belonging.
It means being able to participate, contribute & thrive, with equal access to rights, opportunities & services.
This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the resilience of #LGBTI communities & reaffirm our commitment to building more inclusive societies for all.
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Who benefits from Africaβs digital transformation β and who is still being left behind?
In a new blog, Monica Tabengwa explores why digital inclusion must also mean safety, dignity and participation for all.
undp.org/africa/blog/heart-dβ¦
#IDAHOBIT2026
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Apr 24
About damn time too, the Court struck them down more than 5yrs ago!!
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The removal of such provisions could strengthen Botswanaβs response to #HIV by fostering a more inclusive and accessible healthcare environment.
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The directive reaffirms such offences as serious crimes that demand full judicial scrutiny & due process.
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
#HIV prevention worksβbut funding cuts are putting progress at risk.
In a new blog, Alim Atarud examines why community-led advocacy & sustained financing are essentialβ& introduces @UNDPβs new Power of Prevention project, supported by the @gatesfoundation.
undp.org/africa/blog/power-pβ¦
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Feb 16
Extremely important to read between the lines, colonialism comes in different shapes & forms, usually hidden behind smart language, posing as aide! We are vulnerable & desperate right now to easily susceptible
Feb 16
In this article in the @gazettebw, SALCβs Bradley Fortuin highlights that #Botswanaβs health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. under the America First Global Health Strategy is, below the surface about data sharing, surveillance and locking a sovereign public-health function into U.S. strategic architecture.
Read more: southernafricalitigationcentβ¦
#GlobalHealth #HealthSovereignty #PowerAndPolitics #PublicAccountability #salcat20
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
Jan 26
In 2019, Botswana made history by decriminalising consensual same-sex relationships. But six years later, has the law change translated into real safety and dignity for LGBTIQ people?
Decriminalisation was a milestone, not the finish line. πβ Read more: genderlinks.org.za/knowledgeβ¦
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
15 Dec 2025
πΈMoments from the launch of Uncelebrated Victories at #ICASA2025.
Developed by @UNDPβs #WeBelongAfrica and @AfricaSexWork, the report shines a light on sex worker-led decriminalization efforts driving real change across Africa.
Read the report: undp.org/africa/publicationsβ¦
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
17 Dec 2025
In #Botswana these are the laws one can use to counter hate speech! @legabiboadvo @blackqueerdocx #KnowYourRights
see more: youtu.be/DUXx7M21muk
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
4 Sep 2025
Across Africa, courageous leaders and bold partnerships are driving change for #LGBTI people and young key populations.
Our new booklet celebrates progress in the fight for health, rights & dignity.
undp.org/africa/publicationsβ¦
#SRHR #HealthForAll
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
10 Dec 2025
Human rights are non-negotiable and essential to public health.
For #HumanRightsDay, @UNDP's @jeffomalley shares how #WeBelongAfrica is helping advance human rights, strengthen public health & build more accountable & inclusive institutions across Africa.
undp.org/africa/blog/advanciβ¦
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
15 Sep 2025
Sex characteristics can include sexual anatomy, reproductive organs, hormonal patterns and/or chromosomal patterns. The upper estimate of the global intersex population is bigger than the population of Mexico! #IntersexAwareness
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
30 Sep 2025
SALC and @ICJKenya are hosting an empowering session on strengthening SRHR and human rights protections for key populations in #Kenya.
Register here: tinyurl.com/2tj4xp6y
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
30 Sep 2025
Happy Independence Day
Today, we celebrate 59 years of independence β a journey built on unity, humility, self-reliance, and democracy. Hereβs to a brighter future, together as one people, one nation.
#BW59
#BotswanaWaRonaBoipusoJwaRona
#IndependenceDay
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
16 Sep 2025
Across Africa, #intersex persons face harmful medical practices, discrimination and exclusion.
This video captures powerful moments from the recent African Intersex Community Consultation, where activists and allies came together to build a shared agenda for change.
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
10 Sep 2025
In Eswatini, stories of courage & change:
Sipho β intersex teacher turned advocate
Musa β young gay man building peer networks
Nomvula β MP championing inclusive policies
Read more: undp.org/africa/publicationsβ¦
#WeBelongAfrica
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
8 Sep 2025
In CΓ΄te dβIvoire, Brandon Die Delvac turned stigma into strengthβmeeting MPs, engaging the Human Rights Council & pushing for intersex rights.
Read more: undp.org/africa/publicationsβ¦
#WeBelongAfrica
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
12 Jun 2025
In 65 countries, same-sex intimacy is still a crime.Β These laws mean thatΒ LGBT people are arrested, harassed, stigmatisedΒ and silenced β simply for being who they are.
This #Pride, your support is more critical than ever.
Together, we can keep the arc of history bending toward justice.
Every donation this June will be matched β up to Β£40,000. That means your Β£25 becomes Β£50. Your Β£100 becomes Β£200. humandignitytrust.org/donateβ¦
#PowerUpPride
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
12 Jun 2025
6 Jun 2025
Human rights are for everyone.
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
We are proud to #Standup4HumanRights through the @UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights this #PrideMonth and every day.
#Pride2025
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