THRDC and its partners enhance nationwide campaign to promote constitutionalism
The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition is leading a nationwide campaign to promote constitutionalism, human rights, and the rule of law. The initiative involves collaboration between legal professionals, civil society, and media to address challenges in the current operating environment for NGOs.
Why it matters
Strengthening constitutional frameworks is essential for democratic stability and the protection of civil liberties in East Africa.
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC), in collaboration with the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), the East Africa Law Society (EALS), and the Zanzibar Female Lawyers Association (ZAFELA), continues to implement a nationwide Constitutionalism Promotion Campaign aimed at strengthening the rule of law, protecting human rights, and improving access to justice across Tanzania.
The campaign, which also brings together bar associations, civil society organizations (CSOs), higher learning institutions, legal professionals, and the media, is being conducted under the theme: "Strengthening Constitutionalism, Human Rights and Access to Justice for All."
According to the organizers, the campaign was officially launched in Dodoma in June 2026 and is being implemented in both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. It seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of the Constitution, reinforce the principles of democracy and good governance, and promote respect for fundamental human rights.
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