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see my activism/advocacy work on LGBT issues at Justice for Gay Africans
This blog is a means of expressing and contributing my views to current and political affairs especially as it affects the ordinary person. It also adds as an open and challenging voice against homophobia, discrimination, criminalization and stigma against people but especially against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered (LGBT) people.
This blog covers political topics, Human Rights especially in relation to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered/Intersex people. Also issues of public health with a special interest on HIV and sexual health, nutrition and healthy eating as well as weight management.
About the me;
I grew up in Nigeria; a generally crippled society - at least
since I was born in the end of the 70s - where corruption is the norm at
all levels, including access to things as ordinary as clean running water.
I moved to London in 2004. The UK society is one that I find very conducive - well, compared to Nigeria due to its corruption and non-working system.
My
objective in life is to contribute in whatever sensible and fair way I
can to the world. I am a strong believer in fairness but also in
responsibility. I also want to ensure that stereotypes are not mistaken as reality about gay people.
Since moving to the UK and joining the discourse, I have featured in different public speaking events including public demonstrations, conferences, roundtable discussions, seminars, radio interviews, high-level political and civil society meetings.
I am a constant contributor and responder to issues of LGBT especially in relation to Africa and the wider black community. You will hear me every now and again on Gaydar Radio, BBC Radio and see my contributions featured across the web including the BBC.
I initially studied computing specializing on multimedia but took an interest in social community afterwards. I went for a certificate in Mental Health and Community Engagement & Research. I completed different short courses on counseling including Motivational Interviewing and Assertiveness with young people amongst many others. I currently work in the public health sector mainly focusing on preventative approach to better health.
I am versed in speaking publicly on LGBT issues, public health, Human Rights, African society, Christianity and Religion. I have a special interest in the concept of morality, religion and politics of homophobia with a focus on the responsibility of LGBT people to improve the discourse.
To contact me, please send an email to news AT godwyns.com
