Nigeria

Nigeria can broadly be divided into a mostly Christian south and mostly Muslim north, with almost equal numbers of both in its centre. There is also a sizeable number of followers of traditional African beliefs, and a small but growing number of atheists.

Our work in Nigeria

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Whose realities count as targets of religious otherisation?

Participatory methodology is key to make visible the invisible survivors and victims of violence based on religion or belief. Here is why, writes CREID Director, Mariz Tadros. This week on the 22 August, the UN commemorates the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or…

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‘What About Us?’: Global Perspectives on Redressing Religious Inequalities

This eBook, edited by Mariz Tadros, is about the individual and collective struggles of the religiously marginalised to be recognised and their inequalities, religious or otherwise, redressed. It is also about the efforts of civil society, governments, multilateral actors, and scholars to promote freedom of…

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Hazara Shi'a woman carrying religious flag in Quetta, Pakistan. Credit: Asef Ali Mohammad
Taking a Stance on Feminists’ Prejudice Against Religious Minority Women

Since researching the experiences of gender discrimination against women in poverty who belong to religious minorities, many fellow feminists have turned their back on me.…

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Publication Understanding Intersecting Threats and Vulnerabilities Facing Christian Women and Men in Ungwan Bawa and Saminaka, Kaduna State, Nigeria

This research by Funmi Para-Mallam, Philip Hayab John, Chikas Danfulani Tsilpi, Katung John Kwasau and Christine Samuel aims to comprehend the interconnecting threats and vulnerabilities…

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Nigeria’s election: how will it affect women abused because of their religion?

On the 25 February Nigeria will experience its seventh consecutive general election – the longest streak of democracy the country has witnessed in over 60…

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What About Us? Global Perspectives on Redressing Religious Inequalities – interview between Michael Woolcock and Mariz Tadros

Between the Lines, is podcast series produced by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) which explores books with ideas for positive social and environmental change.…

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Event December 6, 2022
Tackling poverty and protecting freedom of religion or belief: lessons for future UK policy and programming

A joint CREID / APPG FoRB event chaired by Fiona Bruce, UK Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief , featuring lessons and highlights…

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Redressing religious inequalities essential for development to be truly inclusive

On International Day of Freedom of Religion or Belief, we are delighted to share our newly published eBook “What about us? Global Perspectives on Redressing…

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Event January 19, 2022
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The Duty to Prevent Genocide and the Need for Domestic Monitoring and Analysis Mechanisms: Lessons from the Missed Opportunities

Join Archbishop Angaelos and Ewelina Ochab from Refcemi as well as Rahima Mahmut (World Uyghur Congress) and Gloria Puldu (Leah Foundation) for this online event…

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Report
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Understanding Intersecting Vulnerabilities Experienced by Religious Minorities Living in Poverty in the Shadows of Covid-19

This study, conducted between November 2020 and March 2021 in India and Nigeria, explored the direct and indirect effects of Covid-19 on religiously marginalised groups…

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Policy Brief
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Vulnerability and Poverty During Covid-19: Religious Minorities in Nigeria

This policy briefing by Dr Joanna Howard, Professor Oluwafunmilayo Para-Mallam, Dr Plangsat Bitrus Dayil, and Dr Philip Hayab, draws on research into the experiences of…

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Event November 18, 2021
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The evidence we can’t ignore: religious inequality and Covid-19 in India, Nigeria and beyond

This CREID event, opened by Fiona Bruce MP, UK Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, and Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom…

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Religious inequality and Covid-19 in India, Nigeria and beyond