TIERs
Founded2005 (2005)
TypeNon-profit
FocusDiscrimination and marginalization of sexual minorities
Location
  • Nigeria
    1B, Godson Ilodianya Close, Off Ayo Babatunde Crescent, by Akiogun road, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos
Area served
Nigeria
MethodDocumentation and Monitoring, Legal Representation, Advocacy and Security Protection, and Storytelling
Employees
6-25
Websitetheinitiativeforequalrights.org

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is a Nigeria-based registered non-for-profit organisation working to create a society where human rights are guaranteed and protected regardless of status, gender identity, sexual orientation and affiliation.[1]

TIERs works towards empowering LGBTQ+ individuals by providing support, resources, and creating safe spaces for community engagement,they conduct educational programs to enhance understanding and acceptance within society.[2]

TIERs engages in capacity-building activities, including workshops, seminars, and training sessions, to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed for LGBTQ+ advocacy.[3]

The organization conducts research on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community, producing reports and documentation to support evidence-based advocacy through research findings to inform its programs and influence policy change.[4]

History

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) was founded in 2005 as a response to the discrimination and marginalisation of sexual minorities in both HIV prevention programming, human rights protection, advocacy, and mainstream human rights work.[5]

Programs

TIERs in partnership Asurf Films Limited, released a movie titled for Hell or High Water,[6] a short film about a young pastor in Nigeria who has to confront a hidden truth about himself.The film tells the story of a pastor who is loved and adored by the people around him, but who has to make a difficult decision between being who he is and meeting societal expectations around sexuality and family.[7]

TIERs has released 10 publications on issues concerning human rights, sexuality and gender orientation,violence, social rights and cultural relativism[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "TIERS". TIERS. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  2. ↑ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/239322-group-demands-release-men-charged-alleged-homosexuality.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2023-11-21. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ "The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) | Devex". www.devex.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  4. ↑ "TIERs' 2019 Social Perception Survey of LGBT Persons in Nigeria". African Liberty. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  5. ↑ "TIERS - The Initiative for Equal Rights". ORAM Refugee. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  6. ↑ Communication (2016-03-22). "TIERs and Asurf Films release trailer for LGBT-themed film 'Hell or High Water'". RED | For Africa. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  7. ↑ "Watch the trailer for the Nigerian LGBT-themed film 'Hell or High Water'". GLAAD. 2016-03-17. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  8. ↑ "The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs)". Africa Portal. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
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