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…
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…
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.
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.
