An organization devoted to LGBTI rights
Founded in 28/06/2009
Member of ILGA since 2011
Contact
Address: P.o.Box 7873 Dar es Salaam
Dar es salaam 255
Tanzania (United Republic of)
Phone: +255 766 334 419
Email
Website:
http://www.wezeshatz.org
Team
Contact: James Wandera Ouma
Works
Works on :
- Local level
- National level
- International level
Works for :
- Gay community
- Lesbian community
- Trans community
Arts, culture, history and pride
Performing arts
Use of media and the internet
Visual arts
Ethnic / racial identity & affiliation
Indigenous peoples
International Day Against Homophobia
Trans day
Womenâs day
Asylum and immigration
Binational couples
LGBTI migrants
Migrating as a married or partnered couple
Seeking asylum on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity
LGBTI Education/Awareness
At the work place
Raising awareness through mass media
Teaching LGBT rights in schools
Working against transphobia
LGBTI Families /Parenting
Adoption
Donor insemination services and fertility treatments
Legal recognition of parental role of a non biological parent
LGBT families
Health
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use
Counseling
Peer to peer support
Phone counseling
HIV/AIDS &STDs
Anti retroviral drugs
World AIDS Day
Sexual and reproductive health
Blood donation
Laws and leadership
Gender identity
Changing gender on official documents
Changing name on official documents
Individuals in jail or punished for being transgender
Anti discrimination law (gender identity) in employment
Anti discrimination law (gender identity) in social services
Human rights
Freedom of expression
Freedom of association
Global human rights agreements
Governmental leadership
International work through development aid
LGBTI movement (community organizing & leadership)
Regional human rights agreements
The United Nations
Legal Advocacy
Age of consent
Global reviews
Laws and human rights
Regional reviews
Situation assessments
Universal Periodic Review - UPR
Yogyarkarta Principles
Sexual orientation
Men in jail or punished for same sex activity
Anti discrimination law (sexual orientation) in employment
Anti discrimination law (sexual orientation) in social services
Punishment for female to female relationships
Punishment for male to male relationships
Women in jail or punished for same sex activity
Religion & social institutions
Gender identity
Gay or lesbian (ability to serve)
Trans individuals (ability to serve)
Marriage / civil unions
Marriage/Substitutes for marriage
Marriage/Substitutes for marriage & immigration
Partnership (recognition)
Religion
Homosexuality and Buddhism
Homosexuality and Christianity
Homosexuality and Islam
Homosexuality and Judaism
Homosexuality within a religious/ ethical framework
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Update /
Report WEZESHA amplifies the voice of the LGBTI community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping LGBTI groups communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, WEZESHA promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality.
