Emanuel D. Saghan

Mr. Emanuel D. Saghan is an Assistant Attorney with Lawyers Without Borders, where he provides critical legal support and expertise on Tanzania's legal system. His responsibilities include conducting in-depth legal research, advising on legal matters related to Lawyers Without Borders programs, preparing and reviewing project materials, managing logistics, fostering partnerships, and maintaining professional relationships with domestic stakeholders in Tanzania. 

Currently, Mr. Saghan is involved in the Tanzania Trafficking in Persons Investigations, Prosecutions, and Victim Support Project (T-TIP), a program funded by the U.S. Department of State that focuses on combating human trafficking and supporting victims. He also works on the Women in Policing Program, funded by Thomson Reuters, which collaborates with Tanzania Women in Policing to combat trafficking and advance the rule of law. 

Previously, Mr. Saghan contributed to the success of Laweyers Without Borders' Anti-Wildlife Crimes Project (2019–2020) and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIPTAN) Project (2021–2022). 

As a practicing lawyer in Tanzania, Mr. Saghan holds a Bachelor of Laws from Mzumbe University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and is currently pursuing a Master of Laws at the University of Dar es Salaam. His expertise, combined with his dedication to justice and the rule of law, continues to make a significant impact on the fight against human trafficking and other pressing legal challenges.