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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
1 countries

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
Advocacy & Civil Rights
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 16 SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.
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

Red flags

· All clear
CAC deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 31/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in Nigeria.

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 a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Nigeria.

The Initiative for Equal Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CAC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Nigeria. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Nigeria: The Initiative for Equal Rights's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is above the peer average of 31/100.

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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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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Decades-long struggle clears way for hearing-impaired to drive - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka
Jul 2023
www.sundaytimes.lk
European Court of Human Rights | The Erased - Information and documents - Mirovni inštitut
Mar 2020
www.mirovni-institut.si
Noorjehan Safia Niaz: Mumbai Heroes - Mumbai Mirror
Sep 2017
mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in Nigeria, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Initiative for Equal Rights This page 35 - -
Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) 35 - -
Asisat Oshoala Foundation 30 - -
The Covenant of Life Eternal in Fullness Global … 30 - -
Extrawell Menopause support initiative 30 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. 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, 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.