Monica Tabengwa

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

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

#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.

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

Who benefits from Africa’s digital transformation — 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.
https://t.co/vgaMSWtgnn
#IDAHOBIT2026

[Monica Tabengwa @tabengm]

About damn time too, the Court struck them down more than 5yrs ago!!

[BONELA @bonelaethics]

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 #𝟏𝟔𝟒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐄 ||
The removal of such provisions could strengthen Botswana’s response to #HIV by fostering a more inclusive and accessible healthcare environment.

[BONELA @bonelaethics]

𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐘 𝐃𝐏𝐏 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 & 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐑-𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒
The directive reaffirms such offences as serious crimes that demand full judicial scrutiny & due process.

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

#HIV prevention works—but funding cuts are putting progress at risk.
In a new blog, Alim Atarud examines why community-led advocacy & sustained financing are essential—& introduces @UNDP’s new Power of Prevention project, supported by the @gatesfoundation.
https://t.co/PEmkw5YuKp

[Monica Tabengwa @tabengm]

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

[SALC @Follow_SALC]

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: https://t.co/GOxzeIlenL
#GlobalHealth #HealthSovereignty #PowerAndPolitics #PublicAccountability #salcat20

[Gender Links @GenderLinks]

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: https://t.co/IH2UphiGuu

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

📸Moments 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: https://t.co/XzjghXJZf2

[SALC @Follow_SALC]

In #Botswana these are the laws one can use to counter hate speech! @legabiboadvo @blackqueerdocx #KnowYourRights
see more: https://t.co/XKOGoJi7xb

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

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.
https://t.co/WLBumX3hKY
#SRHR #HealthForAll

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

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.
https://t.co/dw6h1V6Iq1

[UN Free & Equal @free_equal]

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

[UN Free & Equal @free_equal]

Wise words from @XOXYKZ ! #IntersexAwareness #intersex

[Monica Tabengwa @tabengm]

@richardlusimbo Wow Akudu, where is my dress -loin cloth? 😃 👏🏾 👏🏾

[SALC @Follow_SALC]

SALC and @ICJKenya are hosting an empowering session on strengthening SRHR and human rights protections for key populations in #Kenya.

Register here: https://t.co/I5zjGyFqLj

[Botswana Government @BWGovernment]

Happy Independence Day
Today, we celebrate 59 years of independence — 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

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

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.

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

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: https://t.co/vLYTGzaxTD

#WeBelongAfrica

[WeBelongAfrica @webelongafrica]

In Côte d’Ivoire, Brandon Die Delvac turned stigma into strength—meeting MPs, engaging the Human Rights Council & pushing for intersex rights.

Read more: https://t.co/vLYTGzaxTD

#WeBelongAfrica

[Human Dignity Trust @HumanDignityT]

In 65 countries, same-sex intimacy is still a crime. These laws mean that LGBT people are arrested, harassed, stigmatised and silenced – simply for being who they are.

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