A CAUSE TO PROTECT INALIENABLE RIGHT, BIRTHRIGHT

A CAUSE TO PROTECT OUR INALIENABLE RIGHT—BIRTHRIGHT IN OUR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.

Tanzania Diaspora believes it is being deprived of its inalienable right (The birthright) by the Tanzania Citizenship Act of 1995. Furthermore, various provisions of the act violate the Tanzania constitution and international laws by discriminating and denying due process.

After consultations with different legal experts and researchers about this law, we are convinced that this very law violates basic human right by stripping one's citizenship by birth. Further, the 1995 Act is a prime requisite for a Stateless person. The 1995 Act not only strips a Tanzanian born of his/her citizenship but also deprives Tanzanian children born abroad of their citizenship when they turn adults.

Birthright is sacred. It can never be taken away. We believe citizenship by birth is a God-given gift and no man has a right to take away this natural gift.

Subsequently, we have created a GoFundMe account to raise Legal fees that will take care of the litigation that is yet to be filed at the Tanzania High Court. We are planning to challenge the “Tanzania citizenship Act” which violates our birthright. Funds raised will support our struggle against this unconstitutional Law.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1) Which law firm(s) have agreed to represent the DIASPORA in court?

Two law firms have agreed to represent the affected Tanzanian diaspora on this issue. The firms are Tan Africa Law Chambers and Luris Peritis Advocates

These firms are represented by advocate Peter Kibatala and advocate Jeremiah Mtobesya respectively.

2) what is the estimated cost to run this case?

At the moment, the cost breakdown is as follows- a) $23,000 in legal fees

b) $7,000 for evidence collection and miscellaneous expenses.

3) How will the lawyers be paid?

Our case is a class action lawsuit. There will be many plaintiffs represented on the case. Due to the nature of the case, we will be asking everyone in the diaspora to contribute a sum of cash that will be used to pay the lawyers and other expenses to run the case.

4) How and where to send my donation?

There are two ways to donate to this cause: -

a) You can donate through this GoFundMe here

b) You can donate via CashApp and Zelle through these handles-

CashApp: $Katili

Zelle

5) Can my donation be anonymous?

Yes. It is your choice whether your name is to be shown or to be kept secret. Please let us know.

6) How transparent are the collection of funds and their use going to be?

The entire process will be extremely transparent. A report of funds collected will be shared as the process starts via our platforms, WhatsApp, Telegram and Club House. In case you would like updates via email or text, let us know. Receipts of payments for lawyers and any other expenses related to the case will be shared.

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