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Nigerian Sex Workers Press for Decriminalization

By Jennifer Ehidiamen ● Crime & Law ● July 18, 2011

Nigerian sex workers and their allies are pressing for the decriminalization of commercial sex work. While officials talk about educational and job-training initiatives, they are silent on changing the criminal code.

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FGM Leads Nigerian to Plea for Daughters’ Asylum

By Meghan Sapp ● Crime & Law ● January 27, 2006

Pamela Izevbekhai fled her native Nigeria for Ireland, hoping to save her two daughters from sexual mutilation, which killed a third daughter. Now she is struggling for asylum.

Mothers Storm Nigerian Chevron Plant, Demand Jobs

By no-author ● Politics ● July 13, 2002

Final Decision Expected in Nigerian Stoning Case

By Stephan Faris ● Uncategorized ● March 18, 2002

A court’s decision to execute a woman for adultery has fueled controversy over Nigeria’s version of Islamic justice. Now an influential Islamic body hopes to stop the country’s planned ratification of numerous U.N. conventions protecting human rights.

Nigerian Sex Workers Press for Decriminalization

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FGM Leads Nigerian to Plea for Daughters’ Asylum

Mothers Storm Nigerian Chevron Plant, Demand Jobs

Final Decision Expected in Nigerian Stoning Case

Nigerian Teens Flood Italy’s Sex Market

Women Sweep Appointments for Key Nigerian Court

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