Op-Ed: Each time Nigerians discuss queer rights, someone inevitably says, “This is a Western idea.” It’s a phrase repeated so often that many now believe it. The assumption is simple: that queerness and human rights are foreign concepts shipped in from Europe or America to corrupt African culture. But this narrative is both lazy and […]
Human Rights Are Not a Western Import: The Nigerian Queer Reality Read More »
For too long, stories about queer people, especially LBQGNC individuals in Nigeria, have been told through one narrow lens: suffering. Every documentary, article, or campaign seems to circle back to pain, rejection, or survival. While these experiences are real and valid, they have also become the only story people expect to hear. When trauma is
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Op-Ed: For years, in Africa non-profits have been the moral engine of social change. They have filled the gaps where governments and corporations fall short, driven by purpose more than profit. But something has shifted quietly and deeply in the development space. Donor money is no longer flowing like it used to. Grants are shrinking.
When the Money Stops Flowing: Rethinking Nonprofit Survival Beyond Donor Funding Read More »
I still remember the moment Kamsi walked into my life, or rather, my hostel room. A first-year student, lost in the maze of Awka’s campus life, she had followed the wrong hostel trail. Her oversized UNIZIK hoodie swallowed her slim frame, but her voice, though hesitant, carried warmth when she asked for directions. From that
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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
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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
WE ARE HIRING: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OFFICER Position Description Title: Finance and Accounting Officer Direct Report to the Director of Accounting and Finance and The Executive Director Position Summary Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance & Accounting Officer is responsible for preparing financial reports and maintaining records of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenditure, payments,
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We Are Hiring JOB TITLE: Program Officer (Human Rights and Advocacy) LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria REPORTING TO: Director of Programs Job summary The Program Officer(Human Rights and Advocacy) responsible for providing legal assistance to clients who request it. Legal assistance includes the provision of legal advice and ensuring perpetrators of hate crimes are held accountable through
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On the 2nd of October, 2021 Women’s Health and Equal Rights Initiative hosted an all-white cocktail event to commiserate the launch of her new office building. The event was held at the office location. Ella, a community member, graced the occasion with an insightful spoken words rendition with a central theme on “Victory at last”
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