Human Rights
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“Donald Duke Doesn’t Understand or Respect Human Rights.” – Pamela Adie
Presidential aspirant Donald Duke recently sat down with entertainer Falz and broadcast journalist Laila Johnson-Salami on an episode of their…
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#EndSARS: Acting President Yemi Osinbajo orders the ‘overhaul’ of notorious anti-robbery unit
Nigeria’s acting president Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the immediate “overhaul” of Nigerian police’s special anti-robbery squad (SARS). Osinbajo’s directive came…
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UK pledges over £5m to help Commonwealth countries reverse antigay colonial laws
This week, anti-LGBTI laws within Commonwealth nations have been making headlines. It started with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting…
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Emeli Sande urges Commonwealth leaders to see LGBT+ people ‘as human beings’ and overturn anti-gay laws
Singer Emeli Sande has urged Commonwealth leaders to overturn anti-gay laws and “see people as human beings”. Speaking to the…
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EU bans countries from using ‘homosexuality tests’ on asylum seekers
The EU has banned its members from imposing ‘homosexuality tests’ on asylum seekers, warning that the processes are unreliable and…
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“You Are Loved. Period!” Uzo Aduba gives rousing speech while receiving Ally for Equality Award, references Nigerian LGBT
Uzo Aduba was awarded the Human Rights Campaign’s Ally for Equality Award at the 2017 HRC National Dinner at the…
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United Nations LGBT Rights Expert warns of ‘global crisis’ as homophobic crackdowns continue
The UN’s independent LGBT Human Rights Expert has warned of a brewing global crisis amid reports of homophobic purges in…
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In Africa, LGBT rights activists worry about Trump impact
Originally published on washingtonpost.com Defending LGBT rights can be dangerous in Africa, where many countries have laws against homosexuality. But…
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