Africa - Voice of America: Nigerian Gay Rights Activists Call for Dignity, Acceptance

Africa - Voice of America africa

Nigerian Gay Rights Activists Call for Dignity, Acceptance Jul 19th 2012, 17:39 ABUJA — Nigeria is a dangerous place to be gay. Activists say homosexuals are hunted, threatened and ostracized. Last year, a bill passed through both the Nigerian house and the senate that would punish homosexuality, or even supporting gay rights, with up to 14 years in prison. The bill has yet to be signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan. Despite the dangers in Nigeria, a handful of activists operate publicly in the hope that eventually more people will come out and demand equal ... Media files: 0D5423E5-297D-49D1-ADE4-FC729B852E7B_cx0_cy30_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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