Entry #1279: LGBT discrimination in Nigeria

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RegionNigeria
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusNo protections
Start DateMay 29, 1999
End Date(none)
DescriptionAlthough the discrimination protection clause protect citizens against all forms of discrimination, there are also provisions within the protection against discrimination that encourages "the evolution and promotion of family life" with a family having a "traditional" family connotation.
Sourceshttp://www.nigeria-law.org/ConstitutionOfTheFederalRepublicOfNigeria.htm#Chapter_4


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created by vviet93

Original entry
StatusNo protections
Start DateMay 29, 1999
End Date(none)
DescriptionAlthough the discrimination protection clause protect citizens against all forms of discrimination, there are also provisions within the protection against discrimination that encourages "the evolution and promotion of family life" with a family having a "traditional" family connotation.
Sourceshttp://www.nigeria-law.org/ConstitutionOfTheFederalRepublicOfNigeria.htm#Chapter_4