DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 10 -- THE Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam has signed a new three-year core partnership agreement with the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), committing NOK 19 million (about 4.5bn/-) to support the organisations 2025–2027 strategic plan.

The funding will strengthen LHRCs work in advancing democratic governance, justice and human rights across Tanzania.

Since 2013, Norway has provided more than NOK 61 million (about 14.4bn/-) in support of LHRCs initiatives, ranging from strategic litigation and legal aid to criminal justice reform and amplifying citizen voices in accountability processes.

Speaking at the signing ceremony in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Ms Tone Tinnes...