In this episode, Chiamaka discusses the many ways that queer women have their quality of life affected and their freedom of expression limited because of homophobia, the fear of violence and threats to their personal safety. This season of the podcast is hosted by Phidelia Imiegha.

S1E3: How Security and Safety Threats Limit Freedom of Expression for Queer Women - with Chiamaka

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In this episode, Muna talks about growing up queer in a catholic home and some of the forms of abuse that queer women, gender non-conforming and non-binary people face because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics. This season of the podcast is hosted by Phidelia Imiegha.

S1E6: Growing Up Queer in Nigeria - with Muna

Bibi and Kelly are queer content creators and YouTubers living in Nigeria. In this episode, they talk about their experiences with threats to their safety and security and the steps they take to remain safe. This season of the podcast is hosted by Phidelia Imiegha

S1E5: Personal Safety And Security of Queer Women - with Bibi and Kelly

In this episode, Fisayo, human rights advocate and feminist, speaks to us about documented cases of human rights violations against queer Nigerian women, levels of reporting and existing support structures (or the lack thereof) for queer victims of gender-based violence or intimate partner violence. This season of the podcast is hosted by Phidelia Imiegha.

S1E4: Human Rights Violations Against Queer Women in Nigeria - with Fisayo

In this episode, the host sits with Aanu Jide-Ojo, a clinical psychologist and an LGBT affirming therapist. Aanu talks about the ways that targeted discrimination and violence against queer women affects them mentally in the long term. This season of the podcast is hosted by Phidelia Imiegha.

S1E3: How Security and Safety Threats Limit Freedom of Expression for Queer Women - with Chiamaka

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