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By Christabel Ejenike
THE recent report by the African Bar Association’s Family Law Committee has listed 12 deceptive provisions promoting LGBTQ+ rights in the Samoa Agreement, sparking concerns over national sovereignty and cultural values.
The report by the committee showed 12 provisions in the Samoa Treaty that advance the LGBT agenda.
According to the report, these provisions inserted by the European Union, have significant implications for African countries.
The key findings of the committee’s report include:
1. UN Human Rights Body and Mechanisms Require Recognition of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identification, SOGI.
2. “Human Rights Defenders” are LGBT Rights Defenders_
3. “Other Status” in Non-discrimination Clause Includes Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity_
4. “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights”. SRHR._
5. “Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Education” CSRHE_
6. The UN’s International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education_
7. Obligation to Implement ICPD, Beijing and “Outcomes of their Review Conferences”
8. Elevates the Maputo Protocol to Treaty Status and Requires its Full Implementation_
9. Elevates the Maputo Plan of Action to Treaty Status and Requires its Full Implementation
10. Requires Mainstreaming “Gender Equality”_
11. “Sexual Orientation” in OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
12. Over 100 References to “Inclusive” or “Inclusion”
The committee’s report highlights that these provisions not only undermine national sovereignty, but also promotes the LGBT agenda in Nigeria through EU-funded NGOs, businesses, and UN agencies
It will be recalled that the National Media Complaints Commission, NMCC, also known as Ombudsman on Tuesday, 24th September directed Daily Trust Newspaper to issue a formal apology to the Federal Government for their report that suggested that the SAMOA Agreement included provisions relating to LGBTQ+ rights and deemed the Daily Trust report inaccurate.
But this recent report by African Bar Association, which notes that although the SAMOA agreement didn’t state the LGBTQ+, the provisions of the treaty include Hidden LGBT Agenda such as the SOGI which is often used in human rights discussions to promote inclusivity, equality, and non-discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
The report also highlights the role of EU-funded NGOs, businesses and UN agencies in promoting LGBTQ+ rights in Nigeria.
26th September, 2024.
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