The Initiative For Equal Rights
The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is pleased to announce the launch of a new discussion series: “UNTOLD FACTS” moderated by TV host and media personality Moses Omoghena. UNTOLD FACTS is a 20-minute discussion show developed and produced by…
Study: Acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people slowly increasing in Nigeria LAGOS - A new poll conducted by NOI Polls in partnership with Bisi Alimi Foundation and The Initiative for Equal Rights in Nigeria, has mapped awareness, perception, and…
The Nigerian LGBT community has been living on the margins of society due to prejudice, discriminatory laws and policies and various human rights violations. This marginalised population suffers human rights violations without legal redress. This make access to services difficult…
The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) joins individuals, organizations, friends and family of Gay, Lesbian, bisexual, Trans and intersex persons the world over in celebrating the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. As a unique occasion marked annually on the 17th of…
LGBTI persons in Nigeria face discrimination and stigma due to socio-religious and cultural prejudices and these affects the way we are portrayed by the mainstream media. Negative media reporting has increased the level of violence against LGBTI persons and enshrined…
On the 7th of January 2014, the Nigeria President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan signed the same sex marriage law after the approval of the Federal House of Representative and Senate. These info-graphs provide a visual documentation of human Rights violation documented…
The International Human Rights Day is observed every 10th of December each year, this year’s theme is tagged “Human Rights 365”. TIERs will be joining the rest of the world with activities that continue to advance the discussions for comprehensive…
On the 7th of January 2014, the Nigeria President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan signed the same sex marriage law after the approval of the Federal House of Representative and Senate. These info-graphs provide a visual documentation of the impact of the…
Musician and Activist, Femi Kuti, son of the celebrated king of Afro beat; Fela Anikulapo Kuti speaks to UNICEF Innocenti on why gay rights in Africa haven’t been widely accepted. The musician and activist relate this gap in knowledge to lack…
The African Commission has adopted a resolution on Protection against Violence and other Human Rights Violations against Persons on the basis of their real or imputed Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. The resolution was adopted at the just…