TIERs engages with government agencies, lawmakers, and international organizations to advocate for policy changes that improve the legal and social standing of queer persons in Nigeria. TIERs works towards the decriminalization of harmful laws across Nigeria and other West African countries as well as build coalitions with international queer rights organizations and regional bodies. Through legal representation and human rights documentation, TIERs provides direct support to queer persons facing violence or discrimination.
TIERs provides services such as HIV prevention, care, and support, as well as mental health services for queer persons. TIERs continues to expand its clinical services and the clinic’s reach through new access points and regions, outreach programs, and telemedicine while improving staff training and partnerships with healthcare providers.
TIERS has implemented entrepreneurship and vocational training programs tailored for queer individuals. We establish partnerships with financial institutions and employment agencies to provide financial education and job placement opportunities for minority groups in Nigeria and West Africa.
TIERs conducts research, collaborating with universities and international organizations to expand research efforts on queer issues in Nigeria and West Africa to influence public discourse and policy-making. TIERs’ robust data collection systems have been used to shape policy and advocacy efforts, making it the go-to hub for queer research in West Africa.
Born out of the urgent need to support marginalised Individuals, particularly in HIV prevention and research. TIERs has grown into a comprehensive human and sexual rights organisation. Our commitment to feminist principles drives our efforts to address a wide range of human rights issues.
We provide sexual and reproductive health services for marginalised groups, including people with HIV and sex workers. HEFAMMA certified.
We offer psychosocial counselling through one-on-one sessions and 24/7 hotlines: 0908893562, 08146337128.
Our in-house and external lawyers provide free legal aid for people facing human rights violations across Nigeria.
