Human rights in Togo

Togo's constitution and laws forbid discrimination "based on race, gender, religion, disability, language, or social status". Although these prohibitions are not enforced enough. 
Togo's constitution and laws guarantee freedom of speech and of the press, but there are considerable restrictions on those rights. Many journalists are being fined or sued for defamation. Some are engaging in self-censorship to avoid lawsuits or violent reprisals.