Nafasi Tanzania - Ensuring LGBTI people are not left behind through strengthening of LGBTI communities to claim back civic space, using a

In general, civic space has been under huge pressure in recent years in Tanzania. Space for LGBTI CSOs and individuals has been shrinking even more than the general civic space has. State and non-state actors have clamped down on LGBTI groups and activists, especially under the leadership of President Magufuli. There has been very limited support towards LGBTI groups, organizations and activists from other human rights defenders in Tanzania due to existing homophobia and transphobia and/or fear that the government may deregister their organizations The overall objective of this project is “Ensuring LGBTI people are not left behind through strengthening of LGBTI communities to claim back civic space, using a grassroots, community based and constructive local alliance building approach”.

Pathway A: Empowering LGBTI individuals and creating LGBTI communities Specific Objectives under Pathway A: • Individual LGBTI know and accept their SOGIESC and can ensure their rights in society are respected. They can meaningfully engage within societal structures. • A support system for LGBTI has been strengthened based on discussions about common issues, needs and challenges, creating the motivation to act against discrimination and marginalisation. Pathway B: Strengthening LGBTI CBOs Specific Objectives under Pathway B: • LGBTI CBOs are able to effectively engage with allies and mobilise them. • LGBTI CBOs can strategically engage in societal and political decision-making processes Pathway C: Mobilising Allies and influencing policies and practice Specific Objectives under Pathway C: • LGBTI are actively engaged in processes and policy-making spaces. • Institutions and other allies have an internal drive to include LGBTI in their decision-making and other structures.