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Olumide Makanjuola | |
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| Born | Olumide Femi Makanjuola 7 June Lagos |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Ogun State Institute of Technology, Anglia Ruskin University |
| Occupation(s) | Human rights activist, storyteller, social entrepreneur |
| Known for | Human rights activism, LGBTIQ advocacy, social justice and storytelling |
| Title | Human rights activist |
| Website | https://olumidemakanjuola.com/ |
Olumide Makanjuola (born June 7) is a Nigerian human rights activist,[1] storyteller,[2] LGBTQI advocate,[3][4] and social entrepreneur. He was the executive director for The Initiative For Equal Rights (TIERS)[5] and presently the program director for Initiative Sankofa d’Afrique de l’Ouest (ISDAO), a regional activist-led organization supporting an inclusive society free from violence and injustice through funding to local organisations.[6][7]
In 2016, Makanjuola received a Queen's Young Leader Award for his work within the LGBTI+ community[8] and was the 2012 Future Awards nominee in the Best Use of Advocacy category.[9] Makanjuola's work has contributed immensely to the advancement of LGBTIQ rights in Nigeria. He is considered a pioneer of many initiatives, and has contributed to shifting public discussion around LGBTIQ rights and issues.[10]
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- ^ "Olumide Femi Makanjuola". The Queen's Young Leaders. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Nominees". The Future Awards Africa. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2017-12-14). "The Initiative for Equal Rights held its Annual Symposium themed Human Rights, Sexuality & The Law". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-07-11.