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Respecting People’s Pronouns is a Matter of Dignity and Inclusion
The simple act of using the correct pronoun carries profound implications. It matters if we value respect and human dignity.
APA 2024
In a powerful display of community and defiance, African Pride Accelerated 2024 brought together the LGBTQ+ community from across the country to celebrate their triumphs, resilience, and communal growth. The event, held September 24th-27th, served as a vital platform for connection, empowerment, and activism. Conceived as a response to the persistent oppression and violence faced
Call for Independent Consultant
1. Background Women’s Health and Equal Rights Initiative (WHER), Nigeria is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace. Recent feedback and incident reports have indicated concerns about the effectiveness of leadership, the prevalence of sexual harassment, and the handling of conflicts. To address these critical areas, WHER seeks an independent consultant to conduct
APA 2024 Celebrates Queer Resilience Despite A Daunting Year
Over 100 Queer Activists and Feminists Unite, Embracing Ubuntu Philosophy and Resilience
The Freedom to Be: On Coming out and its Complexities
Since its inception in October 1988, National Coming Out Day (NCOD) has marked the celebration of people who publicly identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. It takes courage and strength to live authentically as a queer person in Nigeria. This is why, today, October 11, we continue to cheer the bravery of queer people
The Nigerian Senate’s Move to Repeal the VAPP Act: A Step Backward in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence.
In a move that has sparked widespread concern, the Nigerian Senate has recently initiated steps to repeal the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP), a landmark legislation that has been instrumental in addressing gender-based violence and other forms of abuse in Nigeria. This development is not only disturbing but also raises serious questions about the