Social justice advocate, women's and LGBTI rights in Africa documenting human rights violations and good practises.

Joined April 2012
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#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 Africa’s 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-d… #IDAHOBIT2026
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About damn time too, the Court struck them down more than 5yrs ago!!
π€π“π“πŽπ‘ππ„π˜ 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 π“πŽ 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 ππ‘πŽπ•πˆπ’πˆπŽππ’ πŽπ… π’π„π‚π“πˆπŽπ #πŸπŸ”πŸ’ πŽπ… 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐋 π‚πŽπƒπ„ || The removal of such provisions could strengthen Botswana’s response to #HIV by fostering a more inclusive and accessible healthcare environment.
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ππŽππ„π‹π€ π€π…π…πˆπ‘πŒπ’ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 πƒπˆπ‘π„π‚π“πˆπ•π„ 𝐁𝐘 𝐃𝐏𝐏 π–π‡πˆπ‚π‡ 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐒 π–πˆπ“π‡πƒπ‘π€π–π€π‹ πŽπ… πƒπ„π…πˆπ‹π„πŒπ„ππ“ & πŒπˆππŽπ‘-𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒 The directive reaffirms such offences as serious crimes that demand full judicial scrutiny & due process.
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#HIV prevention worksβ€”but funding cuts are putting progress at risk. In a new blog, Alim Atarud examines why community-led advocacy & sustained financing are essentialβ€”& introduces @UNDP’s new Power of Prevention project, supported by the @gatesfoundation. undp.org/africa/blog/power-p…
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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
In this article in the @gazettebw, SALC’s Bradley Fortuin highlights that #Botswana’s 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: southernafricalitigationcent… #GlobalHealth #HealthSovereignty #PowerAndPolitics #PublicAccountability #salcat20
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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. 🌈✊ Read more: genderlinks.org.za/knowledge…
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πŸ“ΈMoments from the launch of Uncelebrated Victories at #ICASA2025. Developed by @UNDP’s #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/publications…
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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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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/publications… #SRHR #HealthForAll
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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/advanci…
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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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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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Happy Independence Day Today, we celebrate 59 years of independence β€” a journey built on unity, humility, self-reliance, and democracy. Here’s to a brighter future, together as one people, one nation. #BW59 #BotswanaWaRonaBoipusoJwaRona #IndependenceDay
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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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In Eswatini, stories of courage & change: Sipho – intersex teacher turned advocate Musa – young gay man building peer networks Nomvula – MP championing inclusive policies Read more: undp.org/africa/publications… #WeBelongAfrica
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In CΓ΄te d’Ivoire, Brandon Die Delvac turned stigma into strengthβ€”meeting MPs, engaging the Human Rights Council & pushing for intersex rights. Read more: undp.org/africa/publications… #WeBelongAfrica
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Monica Tabengwa retweeted
In 65 countries, same-sex intimacy is still a crime.Β These laws mean thatΒ LGBT people are arrested, harassed, stigmatisedΒ and silenced – 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 – up to Β£40,000. That means your Β£25 becomes Β£50. Your Β£100 becomes Β£200. humandignitytrust.org/donate… #PowerUpPride
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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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