Monica Tabengwa
@tabengm
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Social justice advocate, women's and LGBTI rights in Africa documenting human rights violations and good practises.
Joburg/Gaborone
Joined April 2012
📸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
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In #Botswana these are the laws one can use to counter hate speech! @legabiboadvo @blackqueerdocx #KnowYourRights see more: https://t.co/XKOGoJi7xb
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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. https://t.co/WLBumX3hKY
#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. https://t.co/dw6h1V6Iq1
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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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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
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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
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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: https://t.co/vLYTGzaxTD
#WeBelongAfrica
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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
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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. This #Pride, your support is more critical than ever. Together, we can keep the arc of history bending toward
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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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We champion equality, dignity, and the right for all people to live freely and authentically. We stand with #LGBTIQ+ communities—today and every day. Happy #PrideMonth
#Pride
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A great step towards eliminating AIDS & inequalities for minority pops!!
New @SADC_News Regional Strategy (2024–2030) puts key populations & vulnerable groups at the centre of the #HIV and #SRHR response. A bold step toward equity, access and an AIDS-free future. Read more: https://t.co/bPZYDkLGDX
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For 10 years, the African Regional Judges Forum has shown how legal leadership and collective action can advance the rights, health and inclusion of #LGBTQI+ people across Africa. This #IDAHOBIT2025, we celebrate the power of community to build safer, more just societies for all.
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Saturday 17 May 2025 marks both IDAHOBIT and Africa Month. 10h00-16h00 Breezeblock (Brixton) RSVP: https://t.co/Hc5izvRUVO Queer peoples’ struggles, and African celebrations are intertwined, because to be queer and African is not a contradiction, but a truth often denied.
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We’re calling for equal rights for all women – no matter who they are of whom they love! #LGBTIQ+
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🏳️‍⚧️ 31 March is International Transgender Day of Visibility! On this day - and every day - we celebrate the courage, resilience and strength of transgender and gender-diverse people everywhere. #TransDayOfVisibility
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"My dream is that we can live in a world where everybody will be respected." See how artist and activist Imanni da Silva is leading the way for trans rights in Angola and beyond. #TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV
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