un secretary general expresses deep concern over nigerian anti-gay law
It's inconsistent with Nigeria's international legal obligations and undermines the democratic reforms and human rights protections enshrined in its 1999 Constitution, .. ..…
It's inconsistent with Nigeria's international legal obligations and undermines the democratic reforms and human rights protections enshrined in its 1999 Constitution, .. ..…
In 1971, the country became independent from West Pakistan after a bloody civil war and declared secularism as a founding principle, enshrined in its new constitution. . The secular foundation of Bangladesh’s 1972 constitution did not reflect the role that Islam played in society. ..…
The bill also infringes on fundamental rights of expression and association, which are guaranteed by Nigerian Constitution and by Nigeria's treaty obligations. ... It's inconsistent with Nigeria's international legal obligations and undermines the democratic reforms and human rights protections..…
EU Baroness Ashton has condemned Nigeria for banning same-sex marriages and says the law breaks human rights and the country's own constitution.. ..…