Rights under Arrest: Impacts of the SSMPA on marginalized communitiesand Organizations(A Decade’s Reflection)

This research documents 2,011 Nigerian LGBTQI+ experiences of harmful conversion practices.

This research examines how religious fundamentalists erase diverse SOGIE and promote exclusionary narratives.

Intersex refers to people born with sex traits that don’t fit typical male or female definitions.

The 2024 report highlights ongoing harassment, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQIA+ people.

Based on real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in Nigeria.

Discover violations against sexual and gender minorities in Nigeria, despite constitutional guarantees.

The 2014 Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act entrenches homophobia, legitimises violence, and suppresses LGBT+ rights.

Under Buhari, Nigeria saw worsening rights violations, highlighted by government crackdowns on protests like #EndSARS.

Discover how the SSMPA fuels discrimination, brutality, and violations against LGBTQI persons.

Nigerians endure the aftermath of the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act’s harms.

Discrimination against LGBTQI and the struggles citizens face in securing rights and basic services.

Since the 2014 SSMPA, LGBTI Nigerians face discrimination and violence, deepening already dire living conditions.

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) commissioned Vivid Rain to conduct its fourth biennial survey on public perceptions of LGBT rights across all 36 states and the FCT.

Our strategy for 2024 followed our thematic areas, which are Human Rights & Advocacy, Research & Knowledge Management, and Health & Wellbeing.

Nigeria’s history is marked by protests and strikes that have driven change, sparked dialogue, and sometimes brought harsh consequences for protesters.

A Quick Guide to Understanding SOGIESC for Family and Friends of LGBTQIA+ Persons.

This guide explains the arrest process step by step, offering practical tips to help navigate legal challenges confidently.

Kito is entrapment where queer people are lured and attacked; this guide shares safety tips to avoid such dangers.

Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution guarantees fundamental rights, regardless of tribe, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

This safety booklet was created collaboratively with contributions from multiple partners and organisations.