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EIN Engages Delta State Traditional Rulers and Government Agencies on Gender-Based Violence Prevention
ByJunior September 18, 2026

Asaba, 28 August 2026 In Asaba, Equilibrium Initiative Nigeria (EIN) engaged 46 traditional rulers at the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, alongside representatives from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Police Force and the Ministry of Women Affairs, as part of a Community Protection and Human Rights Dialogue…

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Pride belonged to the community
ByJunior August 6, 2026

Visibility · Healing · Empowerment · Community This Pride season, under the theme Visibility, Healing, Empowerment, and Community, our Pride in Nigeria initiative brought young LGBTQI+ people together across the Niger Delta and Middle Belt. It happened in virtual rooms, on the page, on stage, and in safe spaces built by local partners. We led…

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The Colours We Carry: a Pride Month creatives competition
ByEIN June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

Equilibrium Initiative Nigeria is opening a Pride Month call for queer creatives across the country. Whatever your medium, a poem, a portrait, a song, a film, a look, there is a place for your work and your story, here. Being queer in Nigeria is not just about identity. It is about survival, safety, and the…

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Reflections from EIN’s State-Level Advocacy & Community Engagement Initiative April to June 2026
ByJunior June 11, 2026June 19, 2026

Over three months in early 2026, the Equilibrium Initiative Nigeria (EIN) team did something the organisation had never attempted at this scale: we travelled to 18 states across the Niger Delta and Middle Belt regions, including the Federal Capital Territory, to sit down with the institutions that shape policy and the communities who live with…

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Pride in Nigeria: Why Visibility Demands Protection
ByEIN June 1, 2026June 11, 2026

Pride Month for LGBTQI+ youth in Nigeria serves as a reminder of their ongoing struggles. A recent study by Equilibrium Initiative Nigeria revealed high rates of violence and mental health challenges among participants. Many lack safe housing and support, highlighting the need for systemic change to ensure safety and rights for queer youth.

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EIN Homelessness and Housing Instability
ByEIN May 17, 2025June 20, 2026

Sub-national Report On Homelessness and HousingInstability amongst LGBTQI Youth across the Niger DeltaRegion In Nigeria Please fill out the form below if you would like to receive access to this form

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EIN at CSW69: Advocating for Queer Youth Representation
ByEIN May 17, 2025June 11, 2026

During CSW69 at the United Nations in March 2025, Equilibrium Initiative Nigeria advocated for the inclusion of queer youth from the Niger Delta in discussions on gender equality. Their presence highlighted the urgent need for representation and funding in a shrinking civic space, aiming to bridge international frameworks with local realities.

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