Tag: Nigeria

A Nigerian protestor stands on top of a rock triumphantly holding a trans flag high. In her other hand she holds a sign reading "Respect LGBTQ+ Human Dignity #WithdrawCrossdresserBill #EnoughIsEnough #QueerLivesMatter" photo with courtesy of @Kayode_ani on Twitter

Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ community hold protest against anti-LGBTQ+ bills

At first there was mixed feelings due to concerns about safety, not least as many of us faced harassment when we joined the ‘end SARS’ protest in 2020. Eventually we agreed. We are so tired of hiding, running away and living in fear; we had to do something and so we planned a protest for May 1st 2022. The first ever protest of its kind to be held in Nigeria!