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Who is looking out for LGBT+ children in the conversation about sexual violence?
There are a number of ways the crime of sexual violence can begin unfolding in one’s life. It is not always a rude shock moment, like in the case of…
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The ‘dos and don’ts’ of supporting a marginalised group
On any other day it will make all the sense in the world to simply say, “Support marginalised groups,” and leave it at that. It is a simple enough ask…
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#PrideMonth: Introducing ‘Loving in Colour – The Heart of Defiance’ | A #YNaijaSpecial
By Ayodele Olofintuade When Non-binary writer, Ado Aminu approached me to collaborate with YNaija to curate this year's Pride Month Issue, “Loving in Colour: A celebration of Queer Love,” I…
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We can learn a thing or two from Nigeria’s Twitter ban
In the wake of the federal government arbitrarily banning Twitter in Nigeria, the bulk of the conversation being had is on the rights to freedom of expression enshrined in the…
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International Sex Worker’s Day: Access to justice for sex workers should be our responsibility
One thing sex workers in Nigeria know on any given day is that access to justice is a pipe dream for them. The security apparatus in the country as the…
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What does Pride mean to you? 4 LGBT+ Nigerians share
Whatever celebrating LGBT+ pride may mean to you, there is one element that run through each individual meaning - defiance, which fits perfectly with the origin of Pride celebration. Pride…
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3 LGBT+ Nigerians share the story of their gay awakening
“The onus shouldn’t be on queer people to come out,” said YNaija's Bernard Dayo while responding to this piece we published last week, “the onus should be on cis-heterosexual people…
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YouTuber Victor Emmanuel is protesting against the SSMPA with a hunger strike. How will it play out?
Nigerian YouTuber, Victor Emmanuel, popularly known as VicWonder has gone on indefinite hunger strike in a protest calling for the repeal of the infamous Same-Sex Prohibition Act, 2013 (SSMPA) that…
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The Catholic church decree against same-sex unions | What it means for LGBT+ Catholics
The Catholic Church Monday said in a decree that the church cannot sanction gay marriage since God “cannot bless sin.” The message, despite how unnecessary it may seem to many…
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The list outing Nigerian male celebrities hurts both heterosexual and LGBTQ people
A list of gay/bisexual men in Nigeria, compiled by self-styled investigative journalist known only as Queen Aisha, has made the rounds on Naija Twitter and is picking up more speed…
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The attack on LGBTQ people in Ghana is an attack on us all
In the past days, LGBTQ people living in Ghana have been facing heightened homophobia from the Ghanaian government, human rights lawyers and other interest groups over the opening of a…
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Gay Rights for all | US Government memorandum on global LGBT+ rights could backfire
One of the bitterly memorable legacies of the Donald Trump presidency was his alignment with the Christian Right – even if only when it served him. Because for the first…
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Rubbin ’Minds partners NHRC on Human Rights Conversations for Democracy Day
Nigeria’s leading talk show, Rubbin' Minds will this Sunday hold the Democracy Day Talks in celebration of this year’s Democracy Day. Hosted by Lawyer and Media Personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the…
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The arguments are over but the rights of LGBTQ Nigerians are still not taken seriously
The LGBT discourse which made the rounds on Twitter late last week after Feminist, Gender-Equality advocate and award-winning Documentary filmmaker Kiki Mordi tweeted about the absurdity of queer people loving…
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Difficult to believe but the federal government is empowering a lawless generation
When the highest branch of authority in the country fails to uphold an elevated standard of order and respect for laws and regulations guiding aberrant actions, what we have are…
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This is one of many reasons Nigeria’s security architecture may need a complete overhaul
It began with a petition written against one Filis Arinze – which seems like a threat. The Special Task Force (STF), Jos, Plateau, have detained a businessman, Suleiman Mohammad Dikwa,…
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Does Nigeria have anything to celebrate on International Human Rights day?
December 10th is globally recognised as the International Human Rights Day. The day set aside by the United Nations general assembly in 1948 review the state of human rights across…
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#YNaijaEssays: Laziness, rights, entitlement and privilege. This is how you create a #LazyNigerianYouth
The concept of human rights has its history in the creation of the United Nations. Following the devastation from the second world war, a war that involved more than 30…
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NGO Bill: The zero public support is all the Senate needs
by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigerians have absolutely no interest in the so-called NGO Bill and this is not according to a twitter poll by anti-elite hate-speech handle. The public hearing…
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The Thread: “They said ‘take off your hijab’. She said ‘Girl’s not hot'” | TwitterNG reacts to the Hijab outrage
Pushing for progress is fantastic; attacking injustice is necessary, but at what cost? Last night, a hashtag began to make the rounds on Twitter and sure enough garnered considerable support…
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[The Sexuality Blog] If we dragged a gay or transgender person to Jesus for judgement today, what would Jesus do?
It is not often that we get someone as read Chude Jideonwo give an extensive, exhaustive examination of our attitudes to LGBT persons and the culture of bigotry and hatred…
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The Initiative for Equal Rights to hold third edition of Human Rights, Sexuality and The Law symposium
In commemoration of the International Day for Human Rights, The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) in partnership with Y!YNaija.com, The Equality Hub and The Rustin Times, is set to host its annual…
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The Sexuality Blog: Chude Jideonwo is headlining this year’s Human Rights, Sexuality and The Law Summit
The Human Rights, Sexuality and The Law Summit organized by The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERS) and the Equality Hub is slated to be the most important event this year…
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Opinion: Is this what it takes for women to enforce their rights?
by Michael Ace I was traveling back to Ibadan on Thursday when something I would consider interesting but tense happened. We were about reaching Alakia when we got hooked…
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Opinion: Can our human rights come in handy this year?
by Nimi Princewill If you know your rights, you're to blame for every human rights violation which you let slide right under your nose. If you aren't aware of your…
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Opinion: Myanmar’s Muslim massacres- A case for religious minority groups everywhere
by Albert Afeso Akanbi Some sad news filtered in from Myanmar on August 25, 2017. Again we saw proof of people’s willingness, both law enforcers and breakers, to sink into…
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BREAKING: Court adjourns hearing on Evans’ human rights suit
The human rights suit filed by suspected kidnapper, Chukwudi Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans against the police has been adjourned till September 21. Vacation judge, Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal…
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Promoters of hate speech should be prosecuted – UN human rights experts
United Nations human rights experts have called for the prosecution of those behind the October 1 quit notice given to Igbos by the Northern youth. The Northern youth led by…
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Why the APC is trying to criminalise hate speech – PDP
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) resolve to categorise hate speech as terrorism, saying it's "another disguise to criminalize freedom of speech and…
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Opinion: This is what the ‘King of Witches’ has been doing with children
by Afeso Albert Akanbi I think it is time for the government to step in, not in words but through action, to study the issue of child abuse in detail,…
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy