Category: Press Release

• April 16, 2025

  Join COFAA in Tackling Digital Violence Against LGBTQI+ Youth

  Bauchi, Nigeria — The Council for Affirmative Action (COFAA), a trailblazing LGBTQI+-led human rights organization working in Northern Nigeria, is calling on national and international funders to join forces in tackling the rapidly growing crisis of cyberbullying, online harassment, and digital violence faced by sexual minorities in the region. From targeted smear campaigns and doxxing…

• August 31, 2024

  Urgent Call to Address Educational Crisis for Girls in Kebbi State, Nigeria

  The Council For Affirmative Action (COFAA) is gravely concerned about the alarming socio-economic challenges facing Kebbi State, Northwestern Nigeria, and their devastating impact on the education and well-being of the girl child. The region has been hit hard by economic decline, leading to increased poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to essential services. This dire…

• April 14, 2024

  UNJUST CONVICTION OF BOBRISKY HIGHLIGHTS DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES

  Date: April 14, 2024 The recent conviction of Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, is a blatant illustration of political manipulation and bullying targeted at individuals based on their gender identity. As a staunch advocate for human rights, COFAA vehemently condemns this flagrant misuse of power, which only serves to further marginalize transwomen in Nigeria.…

• March 7, 2024

  COFAA COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024 WITH ‘INSPIRE INCLUSION’ CAMPAIGN FOR TRANS WOMEN IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, ADVOCATING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION

  Bauchi State of Nigeria, 7th day of March, 2024: The Council For Affirmative Action (COFAA) proudly joins the global community in observing International Women’s Day 2024, marking this occasion with a concerted effort to foster ‘Inspire Inclusion.’ Our focus for this year centers on amplifying the voices and contributions of trans women in the pursuit…