The Initiative For Equal Rights
We are proud to partner with the first National Conference on Inclusivity, Equality and Diversity. The conference which took place over two days on the 12th and 13th September, including a pre-conference on the 11th September, drew an audience of…
We are hiring for three positions, Director, Human Rights and Advocacy, Director, Sexual Health and Well-Being, and Director, Research and Knowledge Management. The positions are all based in Lagos, Nigeria. Note, deadline for application submission is 29th November 2016. Download…
Lagos, Nigeria THE INITIATIVE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2016 The Initiative for Equal Rights (“TIERS”) today announced the appointment of Dr Bibi Bakare-Yusuf as chairperson of the organization. Bibi has, hitherto, served as a…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 17, 2016 The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) joins organizations across the world to recognise the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). IDAHOT is an annual event marked internationally for the recognition of…
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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 10, 2016 The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is pleased to announce the establishment of the LGBT Legal Response Fund (the “Fund”) to support LGBT persons litigating human rights violations experienced in relation to their…
Lagos, Nigeria. LGBT COMMUNITY FUND PRESS RELEASE The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is pleased to announce the call for application for the LGBT community fund The LGBT community Fund is a local initiative that polls resources from members of…
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…