Nigerian LGBT Bravery

John Ademola Adewoye is the site moderator and owner of the LGBT rights internet group Courage Nigeria, formed over a year ago in response to the extreme state homophobia in Nigeria. Nigerian Gays and Lesbians can face death if charged with homosexual acts.

At the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) rally in Chicago, part of nationwide Harvey Milk week observances beginning May 17, Adewoye said that Courage Nigeria exists as a channel of support for Nigerian and other African Gays and Lesbians.

Adewoye spoke of the persecution of LGBT persons in Gambia, Senegal, and South Africa, where so-called corrective rapes of Lesbians have been reported. South Africa was the first country to declare discrimination based on sexual orientation unconstitutional: "To collaborate with other organizations worldwide working for the respect of the right of the LGBT persons and their allies." Courage Nigeria is linked with Somali Gay Group and NAZ Project London.

For more information about how to get involved in the LGBT rights struggle in Africa go to: www.couragenigeria.org

--E. Barclay

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