Homophobic attacks are an affront to any civilised society (opens original article in a new tab)

Homophobic attacks in Nigeria, known as 'kito,' involve violence, extortion, and public shaming of LGBTQ+ individuals, exacerbated by outdated laws and reduced international aid, which hampers efforts to combat HIV and protect human rights.

• Homophobic attacks in Nigeria involve gang violence, extortion, and public shaming of LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Nigeria's colonial-era laws criminalize homosexuality, with some regions imposing the death penalty under Islamic law.
• Aid budget cuts and reduced international development support hinder efforts to combat HIV and protect human rights in Nigeria.
• The UK's reduced overseas aid funding has weakened its role in promoting human rights and global development.