http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:28:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-12274 ken Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:25:49 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-12274 i will like know more about gay people in lagos nigeria i will like know more about gay people in lagos nigeria

]]> http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-12114 Yofunmi Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:22:04 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-12114 Homosexual activist leave my country alone, we already have enough problems and can't afford to include sexual confusion. Anyone with homosexual tendies should seek counseling. Listen homosexuals, you were not born that was, infact no one is, you can change because the is no homosexual gene. Pls do not be mislead, you have right to authentic sexuality (heterosexual). Homosexual activist leave my country alone, we already have enough problems and can’t afford to include sexual confusion. Anyone with homosexual tendies should seek counseling. Listen homosexuals, you were not born that was, infact no one is, you can change because the is no homosexual gene. Pls do not be mislead, you have right to authentic sexuality (heterosexual).

]]> http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-9445 Black Looks Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:29:55 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-9445 [...] The Nigerian House of Representatives today held a public hearing on the Same Sex Marriage Bill. Nigerian Human Rights activists were initially refused entry into the house but after considerable hard work they were finally allowed in and able to make their presentations. They were also supported by the Nigerian Human Rights Commission, the EU, UN, some foreign Embassies, Action Aid all working to prevent the passing of the Bill. As it stands now the Bill will have to be rewritten and although it will no doubt be passed in some form it is hoped it will not be as draconian as the Government and it’s religious allies had hoped. Following the proceedings, Nigerian Human Rights activists held a press conference on the proceedings and on their own presentations which will be reported in the Nigerian press. [...] [...] The Nigerian House of Representatives today held a public hearing on the Same Sex Marriage Bill. Nigerian Human Rights activists were initially refused entry into the house but after considerable hard work they were finally allowed in and able to make their presentations. They were also supported by the Nigerian Human Rights Commission, the EU, UN, some foreign Embassies, Action Aid all working to prevent the passing of the Bill. As it stands now the Bill will have to be rewritten and although it will no doubt be passed in some form it is hoped it will not be as draconian as the Government and it’s religious allies had hoped. Following the proceedings, Nigerian Human Rights activists held a press conference on the proceedings and on their own presentations which will be reported in the Nigerian press. [...]

]]> http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-5732 Global Voices Online » Blog Archive » Nigeria: Same Sex Marriage Bill Sun, 17 Dec 2006 03:46:36 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-5732 [...] Black Looks writes about the Same Sex Marriage Bill in Nigeria, which would make it illegal to press for LGBT rights and recognition in the country. Ndesanjo Macha [...] [...] Black Looks writes about the Same Sex Marriage Bill in Nigeria, which would make it illegal to press for LGBT rights and recognition in the country. Ndesanjo Macha [...]

]]> http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-5584 Taking Place » Blog Archive » LGBTs in Nigeria: Criminalised Illegal people Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:46:54 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2006/12/lgbt_voices_from_nigeria.html#comment-5584 [...] Although the LGBT community are not criminalised there is still an enormous amount of social stigma attached to being gay or transgender. 90% of lesbians have been victims of hate crimes ranging from sexual abuse, to rape to murder and being out though technically possible, carries with it much danger. Read more at here. [...] [...] Although the LGBT community are not criminalised there is still an enormous amount of social stigma attached to being gay or transgender. 90% of lesbians have been victims of hate crimes ranging from sexual abuse, to rape to murder and being out though technically possible, carries with it much danger. Read more at here. [...]

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