Anna Henga
Anna Henga is the Executive Director of the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) in Tanzania, where she advocates for human rights and legal protections, particularly in relation to online abuse and gender-based violence. In recent discussions, she has emphasized the increasing vulnerability of young girls to online abuse, despite the rising statistics showing that boys are often victims of online scams and fraud.
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Dr Anna Henga, executive director of the Legal and Human Rights Centre, said that while President Hassan is the appropriate leader to preside over the judicial opening, stakeholders are particularly keen to hear Tanzania’s position on reinstating the Article 34(6) declaration.
All eyes on Samia as African Court opens judicial year in Arusha
Tanzania· 2026-03-02
Civil society voices, including the Legal and Human Rights Centre’s Anna Henga, welcomed efforts to reduce political friction.
Samia’s first 100 days: Progress, challenges and the road aheadTanzania· 2026-02-11
Anna Henga, Executive Director of the Legal and Human Rights Centre, stressed the need for organisations to lead by example.
From recognition to impact: The evolution of The Citizen Rising Woman InitiativeTanzania· 2026-02-02
Anna Henga is the executive director of the Legal and Human Rights Centre advocating for national reconciliation.
Tanzania Parliament’s second sitting opens Tuesday, five key issues expectedTanzania· 2026-01-26
The Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) Executive Director, Ms Anna Henga, said 33 years is a long time for a political institution and demonstrates Chadema’s resilience.
Chadema at 33: Growth, grit, the test of survivalTanzania· 2026-01-21
Anna Henga is the Executive Director of the Legal and Human Rights Centre who insists that online abuse remains more common among young girls.
Boys now face higher risk of online abuse, new report saysTanzania· 2025-08-14
