THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE: Eswatini’s civic freedoms on trial in landmark LGBTI rights legal battle (opens original article in a new tab)

ESGM is challenging Eswatini's government in court to recognize its right to register as a non-profit, citing constitutional and international human rights law, amid broader restrictions on civic space.

• ESGM has been fighting since 2019 to register as a non-profit in Eswatini, facing rejection based on customary law.
• In 2024, the minister rejected ESGM's application citing that Swazi customary law does not recognize same-sex relationships.
• ESGM continues legal battles, emphasizing the importance of freedom of association for LGBTI rights and civic freedoms.