Publication/Research
Assessment of SOCIAL INJUSTICES FACED BY GBQMSMLHIV In Lagos State, Nigeria.
Preface: This research seeks to assess social injustices faced by GBQMSMLHIV in Lagos State with a view to formulating policy recommendations and strategies to address these challenges. To achieve this, a set of objectives were set, which are to assess the health care service delivery due to GBQMSMLHIV; evaluate GBQMSMLHIV access to gainful employment; assess the security and safety of lives and property of GBQMSMLHIV in Lagos, and determine possible ways these social injustices faced by GBQMSMLHIV can be mitigated.
Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact of Current Legal Frameworks on GBQLHIV Individuals: Recommendations for Policy Improvements and Legal Reforms.
Preface: This report provides detailed analyses of the current legal frameworks affecting Gay, Bisexual, and Queer individuals living with HIV (GBQLHIV) in Nigeria. It examines the intersection of legal policies and their impact on the rights, health, and socio-economic well-being of these marginalized communities. Key findings reveal that existing laws perpetuate stigma, discrimination, and barriers to healthcare access, significantly hindering the lives of GBQLHIV individuals. The report underscores the urgent need for comprehensive legal reforms to ensure equitable treatment and protection under the law to empower GBQLHIV individuals, promote their rights, and improve their overall quality of life in Nigeria.
Hidden struggles: The career lived Experiences of Marginalised Individuals Living with HIV In Nigeria.
Preface: This research explores the systemic barriers faced by marginalised individuals in the workplace, including mandatory HIV testing, exclusion from professional opportunities, frequent breaches of confidentiality, and the intersectionality of discrimination. Participants reported being denied employment or promotions due to their HIV status, facing workplace hostility, and experiencing significant emotional and economic tolls. The study also examines how external societal discrimination, socio-economic status, geographic disparities, and education levels further shape these experiences, creating additional layers of marginalisation.
