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Nigeria: Freedom of religion or belief

Nigerias federal constitution guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief to all citizens, including the right to change religion or belief.
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Nigeria: Freedom of religion or belief

Nigeria’s federal constitution guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief to all citizens, including the right to change religion or belief. The constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, place of origin, gender, religion or political opinion. In addition, Nigeria is party to a number of international agreements that guarantee FoRB and non-discrimination. However, violations of freedom of religion or belief are common, and since 2015 the situation of ethno-religious minorities in central Nigeria has deteriorated significantly.

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9th July 2018
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Sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria

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