CHEVS (Nigeria) and ReportOUT team
Session summary
This presentation showcases our research work on our Out in Nigeria study and the recently published report. It will discuss key findings that emerged from the research analysis such as widespread disillusionment and apathy regarding democracy, legal and institutional challenges regarding political participation, the current stigma and stigmatisation towards the LGBTQIA+ populations, which is often reinforced by the state, the weaponisation of LGBTQI+ rights by political parties, as well as the problematics relating to safety and security for activists and LGBTQIA+ individuals. In this session, we will also discuss the methodology and the report's approach to analysing LGBTQIA+ political participation in Nigeria. We will hear first-hand accounts and experiences from activists and researchers linked to CHEVS, the Nigerian advocacy organisation that ReportOUT worked with hand in hand on this project. Likewise, the recommendations introduced in the report will be presented and a question and comment session will be held for the public.
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২৪ অক্টোবর, ২০২৫
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Biography
CHEVS Team
Marline Oluchine
Marline is a queer feminist activist and researcher working on the thematic areas of LGBTQI+ rights, disability and gender justice in Africa from a decolonial lens, an intersection informed by the existing patriarchal and ableist nature of the region, which reinforces binary, heteronormative systems at the risk of LGBTQI+ lives. Her work aims to decriminalize LGBTQI+ identities and livelihoods through inclusive policies and systemic change while fostering dual systems of power through community care and movement building. She currently serves as the Policy and Advocacy Lead at CHEVS.
Olufunso A. Kehinde (AKA Kenny)
Olufunso is a human rights activist with a Master’s degree in International Relations from Covenant University and further studies at the Paris School of International Affairs, where he specialized in European Public Policies. He serves as the Insight and Learning Officer at the Centre for Health Education and Vulnerable Support (CHEVS), where he leads research initiatives that shed light on the human rights conditions of marginalized groups to guide advocacy programs and policy development.
Justin Chidozie
Justin is a visionary program strategist and innovator dedicated to advancing LGBTIQ rights and intersectional feminism. With a solid background in community organizing and advocacy, he brings extensive experience in management, philanthropic advocacy, and movement building. Holding a degree in Mass Communication, Justin leverages his communication skills to effectively promote social justice.
ReportOUT Team
Arnaldo de Santana Silva
Arnaldo has a degree in Law and International Relations, a specialisation in Human Rights Education. Arnaldo is studying an MA in International Relations focusing on Human Rights and the LGBTI+ agenda. Justin is also an LGBTQI+ and human rights activist with a history of activism in international institutions defending the rights of the community.
Makaba Winnie
Makaba is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, who has for the past five years been living and practicing law in Nairobi, Kenya. Currently serving as a Human Rights Researcher at ReportOUT, she channels her passion for human rights into meaningful work.
Chukwuebuka Vincent Anadi
Chukwuebuka is a Nigerian postgraduate student (and clergyman) interested in the intersections of social inequalities. He provides support to individuals dealing with mental health difficulties. In addition, Chukwuebuka serves as a volunteer human rights researcher with ReportOUT.
Gustavo Hernandez-Calderón
Gustavo is a Colombian-German researcher specialising in sexual and gender minorities in the global south. He is currently completing his MA in Global Studies at the Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany).
Ross Othen-Reeves
Ross studied International Development for his undergraduate degree, followed by a Master's, both at the University of Sussex, U.K. He focused on global LGBTQ+ rights throughout both degrees, completing field research in Malawi and Ethiopia respectively.
