Resources - ISHRAI

This page serves as a warehouse for materials and documents on laws and policies, reports on national, regional and international human rights issues related to Nigeria. We hope that the resources on this page will be used and built upon by individuals, educational institutions, researchers, program designers and implementers, governmental agencies and organizations working on SOGI issues. Help us to grow this resource by sending in your contribution to info@whereloveisacrime.org

2015 Report on Human Rights Violation

This is the 2015 Report on Human Rights Violation Based on Real or Perceived Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Nigeria.

NHRC journal on SSMPA

This is the Nigeria National Human Rights Commission Journal which looks at the SSMPA law signed in 2014.

Lagos Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Law

This is a same sex relationships and marriage prohibition law signed in Lagos state in May 2007.

Perception of Nigerians on LGB rights 2015

This is poll report highlights the perception of Nigerians on LGBTQ+ community, their rights and the level of acceptance within the Nigeria society.

2011 Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill

This contains sections that criminalize marriage and affairs of same sex loving persons and those who support same sex activities in Nigeria. This bill was re-introduced in 2011 by the Nigerian Senate.

2008 Same Gender Marriage (Prohibition) Bill

This contains sections that criminalize marriage and affairs of same sex loving persons and those who support or assist same sex activities in Nigeria, this bill was reintroduced in 2008 for it to be passed into law, by the house of assembly

2006 Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill

This contains sections that criminalize marriage and affairs of same sex loving persons and those who support or assist same sex relationships in Nigeria, this bill was introduced in 2006.

1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As amended)

This is the amended Nigerian constitution which contain rule and regulation that governs Nigeria

Nigerian Constitution 1960

This is the Nigerian constitution as at 1960, the highest law governing the affairs and everyday lives of Nigerians, this law has since been amended.

Criminal Code Act of Nigeria 1990

This contain types of criminal offences and prescription of punishment for these criminal offences committed across Nigeria.

ACHPR Nigeria Shadow Report 2011

This is a report submitted by CSO working on Sexual minorities rights in Africa. The report is a documentation of human rights violation situation of sexual minorities in Nigeria as at 2011.

African Charter on Human and People's Rights (banjul_charter)

This is a regional document conferring rights and privileges within the African Region. This document contains rights that are to be recognized by Member states of African Region.