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The Initiative for Equal Rights

We exist to protect, uphold and promote the rights and humanity of all Nigerians regardless of their identity, orientation and affiliation through advocacy, empowerment, education and the provision …

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About The Initiative for Equal Rights

We exist to protect, uphold and promote the rights and humanity of all Nigerians regardless of their identity, orientation and affiliation through advocacy, empowerment, education and the provision of safe platforms of convergence.

Founded
Headquarters
Oniru, Lagos
Operating in
Nigeria

Mission

We exist to protect, uphold and promote the rights and humanity of all Nigerians regardless of their identity, orientation and affiliation through advocacy, empowerment, education and the provision of safe platforms of convergence.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (1)
Nigeria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar advocacy & civil rights in Nigeria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 31

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CAC deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Initiative for Equal Rights has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • Established in 2005, it predates 91% of the charities in Nigeria GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 19,640 charities in Nigeria GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Nigeria data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Initiative for Equal Rights is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Oniru, Lagos, Nigeria. It is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

The Initiative for Equal Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Nigeria is 31/100.

The Initiative for Equal Rights is located in Oniru, Lagos, Nigeria. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years. Its registered address is 1B Godson Ilodianya Close.

The Initiative for Equal Rights is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Nigeria.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Initiative for Equal Rights is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and overseen by the CAC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We exist to protect, uphold and promote the rights and humanity of all Nigerians regardless of their identity, orientation and affiliation through advocacy, empowerment, education and the provision of safe platforms of convergence. The Initiative for Equal Rights is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Nigeria. The organization was founded in 2005.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nigeria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

European Court of Human Rights | The Erased - Information and documents - Mirovni inštitut

www.mirovni-institut.si ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

European Court of Human Rights | The Erased - Information and documents - Mirovni inštitut
Mar 2020
www.mirovni-institut.si

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Cause areas in Nigeria

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 16,310
Religion 2,421
Arts & Culture 391
Sports & Recreation 135
Education 110
Human Services 68
Health 59
Environment 16
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Most common causes in Nigeria

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 117
Gender Equality 89
International Development 78
Children 73
Eldercare & Aging 65
Literacy 65
Domestic Violence 58
Hunger 56
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Nigeria
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 24, 2026
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Initiative for Equal Rights

What is The Initiative for Equal Rights?
The Initiative for Equal Rights is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Oniru, Nigeria. We exist to protect, uphold and promote the rights and humanity of all Nigerians regardless of their identity, orientation and affiliation through advocacy, empowerment, education and the provision of safe platforms of convergence.
When was The Initiative for Equal Rights founded?
The Initiative for Equal Rights was founded in 2005.
Where is The Initiative for Equal Rights located?
Headquartered in Oniru, Lagos, Nigeria.
Is The Initiative for Equal Rights trustworthy?
The Initiative for Equal Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Initiative for Equal Rights's website?
https://theinitiativeforequalrights.org/
Are donations to The Initiative for Equal Rights tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nigeria under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.