Latest items for Nigeria
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4
“(iv) Same-sex marriage: Not only are same-sex marriages not recognised in Nigerian law, parliament has also passed the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act criminalising and penalising those who solemnise and witness same-sex marriages” (66).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4
“(iv) Same-sex marriage: Not only are same-sex marriages not recognised in Nigerian law, parliament has also passed the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act criminalising and penalising those who solemnise and witness same-sex marriages” (66).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: AOM-PRACTICE-1
“Nigeria has also made some progress towards eradicating child marriage.. In 2003 Nigeria adopted the Child’s Rights Act, which has been assented by 35 out of 36 States, which prohibits child marriage and makes those who marry or promote the marriage of a child liable to a fine, imprisonment for five years or both a fine and imprisonment. While these are positive steps, Nigeria’s rates of child marriage remain among the highest on the continent. Notably, harmful traditional practices still exist where puberty is used in some cultures as a marker of suitable maturity” (65).
Variables: AOM-PRACTICE-1
“Nigeria has also made some progress towards eradicating child marriage.. In 2003 Nigeria adopted the Child’s Rights Act, which has been assented by 35 out of 36 States, which prohibits child marriage and makes those who marry or promote the marriage of a child liable to a fine, imprisonment for five years or both a fine and imprisonment. While these are positive steps, Nigeria’s rates of child marriage remain among the highest on the continent. Notably, harmful traditional practices still exist where puberty is used in some cultures as a marker of suitable maturity” (65).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: ATC-DATA-1
“13 June 1987” (65).
Variables: ATC-DATA-1
“13 June 1987” (65).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: ATC-DATA-2
“None” (65).
Variables: ATC-DATA-2
“None” (65).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: ATC-DATA-5
“African Charter 22 June 1983 and Maputo Protocol 16 December 2005” (65).
Variables: ATC-DATA-5
“African Charter 22 June 1983 and Maputo Protocol 16 December 2005” (65).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“During divorce proceedings in Nigeria, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for division of matrimonial property. However, this power should be exercised to recognise non-financial contributions to the property and to the marriage in general, so that economically weaker spouses (generally women) are not unfairly disadvantaged” (17). “(ii) Discriminatory statutory laws: While customary law in Nigeria is riddled with flaws, the statutory marriage regime is also problematic. In particular, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“During divorce proceedings in Nigeria, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for division of matrimonial property. However, this power should be exercised to recognise non-financial contributions to the property and to the marriage in general, so that economically weaker spouses (generally women) are not unfairly disadvantaged” (17). “(ii) Discriminatory statutory laws: While customary law in Nigeria is riddled with flaws, the statutory marriage regime is also problematic. In particular, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: DTCP-LAW-1
“Customary marriages are recognised in many countries such as Nigeria and South Sudan, and the registration of customary marriages is also increasingly widespread with registration possible in a number of countries including: Algeria, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa” (9). Recognition and registration of Muslim, Hindu, and other religious marriages is legally provided for in many of the countries. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the Code of the Family recognises religious marriages, they do not have the same effect as a civil marriage. For countries like Nigeria, Sudan, and The Gambia, religious marriages, including Muslim and Christian marriages, are regulated by codified law, Sharia law, or Muslim personal...more
Variables: DTCP-LAW-1
“Customary marriages are recognised in many countries such as Nigeria and South Sudan, and the registration of customary marriages is also increasingly widespread with registration possible in a number of countries including: Algeria, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa” (9). Recognition and registration of Muslim, Hindu, and other religious marriages is legally provided for in many of the countries. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the Code of the Family recognises religious marriages, they do not have the same effect as a civil marriage. For countries like Nigeria, Sudan, and The Gambia, religious marriages, including Muslim and Christian marriages, are regulated by codified law, Sharia law, or Muslim personal...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Finally, in 2015 Nigeria adopted the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, which is an important step towards combating gender-based violence, including violence within the home. In particular, the Act should be applauded for prohibiting female genital mutilation” (65).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Finally, in 2015 Nigeria adopted the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, which is an important step towards combating gender-based violence, including violence within the home. In particular, the Act should be applauded for prohibiting female genital mutilation” (65).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
“There have been notable reforms of laws on violence against women since the expansion of international legal standards for the protection of women from violence. In countries such as Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria and The Gambia, there are extensive legislative steps to combat violence against women. Botswana has gone a step further and has established special courts to increase the speed of the State’s response to violence against women” (13).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
“There have been notable reforms of laws on violence against women since the expansion of international legal standards for the protection of women from violence. In countries such as Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria and The Gambia, there are extensive legislative steps to combat violence against women. Botswana has gone a step further and has established special courts to increase the speed of the State’s response to violence against women” (13).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“In Nigeria, while the Constitution guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issues of land, housing, property and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and it is progress that should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice, women continue to be deprived of the right to inherit and manage property....more
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“In Nigeria, while the Constitution guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issues of land, housing, property and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and it is progress that should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice, women continue to be deprived of the right to inherit and manage property....more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
“In Nigeria, while the Constitution guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issues of land, housing, property and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and it is progress that should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice, women continue to be deprived of the right to inherit and manage property....more
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
“In Nigeria, while the Constitution guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issues of land, housing, property and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and it is progress that should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice, women continue to be deprived of the right to inherit and manage property....more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1
“In many countries,women are now entitled to equal inheritance rights. Male primogeniture has been declared unconstitutional in countries such as Botswana and Kenya. Law reform has also seen the equal inheritance of women prescribed in constitutions and statutory succession legislations in countries such as in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, and The Gambia” (16). “Nevertheless, despite these reforms and progressive provisions in the constitutions and statutory laws, women still inherit less than men due to the recognition of customary and religious laws in the context of matters of the family, among them being inheritance, even where it is against the constitution. This is the case in the...more
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1
“In many countries,women are now entitled to equal inheritance rights. Male primogeniture has been declared unconstitutional in countries such as Botswana and Kenya. Law reform has also seen the equal inheritance of women prescribed in constitutions and statutory succession legislations in countries such as in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, and The Gambia” (16). “Nevertheless, despite these reforms and progressive provisions in the constitutions and statutory laws, women still inherit less than men due to the recognition of customary and religious laws in the context of matters of the family, among them being inheritance, even where it is against the constitution. This is the case in the...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: INFIB-LAW-1
“Countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, South Sudan, and The Gambia have prohibited female genital mutilation through their constitutions, penal codes, and statutory laws” (13). “Finally, in 2015 Nigeria adopted the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, which is an important step towards combating gender-based violence, including violence within the home. In particular, the Act should be applauded for prohibiting female genital mutilation” (65).
Variables: INFIB-LAW-1
“Countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, South Sudan, and The Gambia have prohibited female genital mutilation through their constitutions, penal codes, and statutory laws” (13). “Finally, in 2015 Nigeria adopted the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, which is an important step towards combating gender-based violence, including violence within the home. In particular, the Act should be applauded for prohibiting female genital mutilation” (65).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: IW-PRACTICE-1
“A key area of progress has been in relation to inheritance. While the Constitution of Nigeria guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issue of land, housing, property, and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice women continue to be deprived of...more
Variables: IW-PRACTICE-1
“A key area of progress has been in relation to inheritance. While the Constitution of Nigeria guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issue of land, housing, property, and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice women continue to be deprived of...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: LO-LAW-1
“In Nigeria, while the Constitution guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issues of land, housing, property and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and it is progress that should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice, women continue to be deprived of the right to inherit and manage property....more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
“In Nigeria, while the Constitution guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issues of land, housing, property and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and it is progress that should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice, women continue to be deprived of the right to inherit and manage property....more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
“There are also legal provisions recognising married women’s right to acquire, own, maintain and dispose of their own property such as in: Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, and The Gambia” (17). “During divorce proceedings in Nigeria, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for division of matrimonial property. However, this power should be exercised to recognise non-financial contributions to the property and to the marriage in general, so that economically weaker spouses (generally women) are not unfairly disadvantaged” (17).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
“There are also legal provisions recognising married women’s right to acquire, own, maintain and dispose of their own property such as in: Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, and The Gambia” (17). “During divorce proceedings in Nigeria, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for division of matrimonial property. However, this power should be exercised to recognise non-financial contributions to the property and to the marriage in general, so that economically weaker spouses (generally women) are not unfairly disadvantaged” (17).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
“While countriessuch as Mozambique expressly prohibit marital rape, there is a gap when it comes to criminalisation of marital rape in countries such as Algeria, Malawi, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania and The Gambia, which leads to violations of women’s equality, dignity, and bodily autonomy” (13). “(iii) Marital rape: A further gap is that, in conformity with customary law, the Northern Nigeria Penal Code and Criminal Code do not recognise marital rape as rape. And the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria provides that an assault by a man on a woman is not an offense if they are married, if native law or custom recognises such “correction” as lawful, and if there...more
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
“While countriessuch as Mozambique expressly prohibit marital rape, there is a gap when it comes to criminalisation of marital rape in countries such as Algeria, Malawi, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania and The Gambia, which leads to violations of women’s equality, dignity, and bodily autonomy” (13). “(iii) Marital rape: A further gap is that, in conformity with customary law, the Northern Nigeria Penal Code and Criminal Code do not recognise marital rape as rape. And the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria provides that an assault by a man on a woman is not an offense if they are married, if native law or custom recognises such “correction” as lawful, and if there...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
“Some countries such as Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania still allow for marriages under 18 in contradiction with the Maputo Protocol. The laws in these countries also often have discriminatory provisions allowing girls to marry at lower ages than boys” (9).
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
“Some countries such as Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania still allow for marriages under 18 in contradiction with the Maputo Protocol. The laws in these countries also often have discriminatory provisions allowing girls to marry at lower ages than boys” (9).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: MARR-LAW-5
“Customary marriages are recognised in many countries such as Nigeria and South Sudan, and the registration of customary marriages is also increasingly widespread with registration possible in a number of countries including: Algeria, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa” (9). DTCP-LAW-1/MARR-LAW-5 “Recognition and registration of Muslim, Hindu, and other religious marriages is legally provided for in many of the countries. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the Code of the Family recognises religious marriages, they do not have the same effect as a civil marriage. For countries like Nigeria, Sudan, and The Gambia, religious marriages, including Muslim and Christian marriages, are regulated by codified law, Sharia law, or Muslim...more
Variables: MARR-LAW-5
“Customary marriages are recognised in many countries such as Nigeria and South Sudan, and the registration of customary marriages is also increasingly widespread with registration possible in a number of countries including: Algeria, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa” (9). DTCP-LAW-1/MARR-LAW-5 “Recognition and registration of Muslim, Hindu, and other religious marriages is legally provided for in many of the countries. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the Code of the Family recognises religious marriages, they do not have the same effect as a civil marriage. For countries like Nigeria, Sudan, and The Gambia, religious marriages, including Muslim and Christian marriages, are regulated by codified law, Sharia law, or Muslim...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
“In many countries,women are now entitled to equal inheritance rights. Male primogeniture has been declared unconstitutional in countries such as Botswana and Kenya. Law reform has also seen the equal inheritance of women prescribed in constitutions and statutory succession legislations in countries such as in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, and The Gambia” (16). “Nevertheless, despite these reforms and progressive provisions in the constitutions and statutory laws, women still inherit less than men due to the recognition of customary and religious laws in the context of matters of the family, among them being inheritance, even where it is against the constitution. This is the case in the...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
“In many countries,women are now entitled to equal inheritance rights. Male primogeniture has been declared unconstitutional in countries such as Botswana and Kenya. Law reform has also seen the equal inheritance of women prescribed in constitutions and statutory succession legislations in countries such as in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, and The Gambia” (16). “Nevertheless, despite these reforms and progressive provisions in the constitutions and statutory laws, women still inherit less than men due to the recognition of customary and religious laws in the context of matters of the family, among them being inheritance, even where it is against the constitution. This is the case in the...more
June 14, 2026, 1:07 a.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
"societal norms support the notion that marriage entitles men to have sex with their wives" (2).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1
"societal norms support the notion that marriage entitles men to have sex with their wives" (2).
June 14, 2026, 1:07 a.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
"Thirty-six (36) respondents out of 76 (47.4%) reported a non-consensual sex/rape in their current relationship, while 55/76 (72.4%) indicated that they have experienced a non-consensual sex in a previous relationship" (2)."[Of those surveyed] the majority of sex offenders were their present partners and next the husbands (22.2%)" (1).
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
"Thirty-six (36) respondents out of 76 (47.4%) reported a non-consensual sex/rape in their current relationship, while 55/76 (72.4%) indicated that they have experienced a non-consensual sex in a previous relationship" (2)."[Of those surveyed] the majority of sex offenders were their present partners and next the husbands (22.2%)" (1).
June 10, 2026, 11:04 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Rep, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, D R Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad/Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
Given the following documentation, there is no exoneration in the law allowing an individual accused of rape to have their criminal charges dismissed or overturned by subsequently marrying the victim. However, it should be noted that this only accounts for the legal framework and now what societal pressures may be in practice (ERD - CODER COMMENT).more
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
Given the following documentation, there is no exoneration in the law allowing an individual accused of rape to have their criminal charges dismissed or overturned by subsequently marrying the victim. However, it should be noted that this only accounts for the legal framework and now what societal pressures may be in practice (ERD - CODER COMMENT).more
May 28, 2026, 10:38 p.m.
Countries: Benin, Cameroon, Cote D'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, South Sudan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Even where not elaborated in the law, settlements with respect to rape are reportedly common in Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and South Sudan." (para 29)
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Even where not elaborated in the law, settlements with respect to rape are reportedly common in Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and South Sudan." (para 29)
May 12, 2026, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: MURDER-DATA-4
According to calculations based off of data collected from the WHO mortality database, the femicide rate for 15-44 year olds in 2021 was 4.7 per 100,000 female (15-44 age) population.
Variables: MURDER-DATA-4
According to calculations based off of data collected from the WHO mortality database, the femicide rate for 15-44 year olds in 2021 was 4.7 per 100,000 female (15-44 age) population.
March 25, 2026, 4:10 p.m.
Countries: Argentina, Morocco, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tunisia
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
“In our research, we examine a sample of 12 countries’ extractive sector laws and policies that refer to gender or women, looking at how they were developed and at their implementation and impact. Several countries from our study have provisions in place that prohibit women from working underground, working at night or working in the extractive sector at all. In the countries that we analyzed, we found laws prohibiting women from working in mines in Argentina, Morocco, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Tunisia. (Though the Sierra Leonian and Argentinian laws are still technically in force, they do not seem to be followed in practice.) Several other countries in our sample had...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
“In our research, we examine a sample of 12 countries’ extractive sector laws and policies that refer to gender or women, looking at how they were developed and at their implementation and impact. Several countries from our study have provisions in place that prohibit women from working underground, working at night or working in the extractive sector at all. In the countries that we analyzed, we found laws prohibiting women from working in mines in Argentina, Morocco, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Tunisia. (Though the Sierra Leonian and Argentinian laws are still technically in force, they do not seem to be followed in practice.) Several other countries in our sample had...more
Feb. 12, 2026, 3:52 a.m.
Countries: Bahamas, Central African Rep, Chad, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Iran, Kenya, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Moldova, Mongolia, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Slovakia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Variables: DV-SCALE-1
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Variables: DV-SCALE-1
3
Feb. 7, 2026, 3:54 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The report [the 2019 report by the U.S. Department of State] noted increased convictions of traffickers and new state-level initiatives, such as Edo State’s anti-trafficking law and the establishment of task forces in Delta and Ondo states. However, it also highlighted areas needing improvement" (para 15). "In May 2023, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) raised concerns about exploitative recruitment drives to Iraq. Rogue agents involved in recruiting and 'selling' women are reportedly under investigation, according to a NAPTIP official who spoke to Al Jazeera" (para 16). This paragraph shows that Nigeria is actively enforcing its anti-trafficking laws through NAPTIP, a government agency, investigations into...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The report [the 2019 report by the U.S. Department of State] noted increased convictions of traffickers and new state-level initiatives, such as Edo State’s anti-trafficking law and the establishment of task forces in Delta and Ondo states. However, it also highlighted areas needing improvement" (para 15). "In May 2023, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) raised concerns about exploitative recruitment drives to Iraq. Rogue agents involved in recruiting and 'selling' women are reportedly under investigation, according to a NAPTIP official who spoke to Al Jazeera" (para 16). This paragraph shows that Nigeria is actively enforcing its anti-trafficking laws through NAPTIP, a government agency, investigations into...more
Feb. 7, 2026, 3:54 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Efforts to end trafficking and sexual exploitation are being implemented by NGOs and the Nigerian government. However, a 2019 report by the U.S. Department of State placed Nigeria in Tier 2 for trafficking. This ranking indicates that while Nigeria does not fully meet minimum standards for eliminating trafficking, it is making significant efforts" (para 14). This paragraph shows that the Nigerian government is actively implementing anti-trafficking programs and initiatives aimed at combating the problem (MR-CODER COMMENT). "In May 2023, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) raised concerns about exploitative recruitment drives to Iraq. Rogue agents involved in recruiting and 'selling' women are reportedly under investigation,...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Efforts to end trafficking and sexual exploitation are being implemented by NGOs and the Nigerian government. However, a 2019 report by the U.S. Department of State placed Nigeria in Tier 2 for trafficking. This ranking indicates that while Nigeria does not fully meet minimum standards for eliminating trafficking, it is making significant efforts" (para 14). This paragraph shows that the Nigerian government is actively implementing anti-trafficking programs and initiatives aimed at combating the problem (MR-CODER COMMENT). "In May 2023, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) raised concerns about exploitative recruitment drives to Iraq. Rogue agents involved in recruiting and 'selling' women are reportedly under investigation,...more
Feb. 7, 2026, 3:54 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"The cases of Agnes and Eniola [27 and 28-year-old Nigerian women] are also under investigation, but no timeline has been given for their repatriation. Nigeria lacks an embassy in Iraq, and NAPTIP is liaising with the Nigerian consulate in Jordan to assist the victims" (para 17). This paragraph shows that Nigeria is attempting to assist trafficked women abroad and arrange their repatriation, though limited by the absence of an embassy in Iraq (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"The cases of Agnes and Eniola [27 and 28-year-old Nigerian women] are also under investigation, but no timeline has been given for their repatriation. Nigeria lacks an embassy in Iraq, and NAPTIP is liaising with the Nigerian consulate in Jordan to assist the victims" (para 17). This paragraph shows that Nigeria is attempting to assist trafficked women abroad and arrange their repatriation, though limited by the absence of an embassy in Iraq (MR-CODER COMMENT).