Michael Akanji

Michael Akanji (born 1984) is a Nigerian of Yoruba background. He is an advocate for sexual health and rights. He was the director of The Initiative For Equal Rights (TIERs) and is currently a key population advisor for Heartland Alliance International in Nigeria.^[1][2][3]

Michael Akanji was born in September 1984. He has studied at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Federal University of Technology, Minna and University of San Diego.^[4][5] He is a Sexual Health and Rights Advocate whose works focus on the LGBTQI and HIV/AIDS.^[6][7][8] Michael works across the West African region.^[9] Michael has worked with different organizations including the UN and contributed to research projects such as "Our Voice, Our Future: Young People Report on Progress Made on the UNGASS Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS," and "MSM in Sub-Saharan Africa: Health, Access, & HIV: Findings from the 2012 Global Men’s Health & Rights (GMHR) Study."^[10]

He was also a member of the Local Organizing Committee for the First National Conference on Inclusivity, Equality, and Diversity in University Education in Nigeria.^[11]

Michael was a fellow of the United States International Visitor Leadership Program in 2015. He is a co-author of Through the Gender Lens^[12] and has also contributed to and co-written several other publications.

1. ↑ Onishi, Norimitsu (2015-12-20). "U.S. Support of Gay Rights in Africa May Have Done More Harm Than Good (Published 2015)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
2. ↑ Mudia, Jokpa (2020-10-08). "Nigeria: AVAC, Others Offer HIV Awareness Advice". Development Diaries. Retrieved 2020-12-29.^{[permanent dead link]}
3. ↑ "Lagos seeks to end HIV transmission by 2030". Punch Newspapers. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
4. ↑ Onishi, Norimitsu (2015-12-20). "U.S. Support of Gay Rights in Africa May Have Done More Harm Than Good (Published 2015)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
5. ↑ Mudia, Jokpa (2020-10-08). "Nigeria: AVAC, Others Offer HIV Awareness Advice". Development Diaries. Retrieved 2020-12-29.^{[permanent dead link]}
6. ↑ Onishi, Norimitsu (2015-12-20). "U.S. Support of Gay Rights in Africa May Have Done More Harm Than Good (Published 2015)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
7. ↑ Mudia, Jokpa (2020-10-08). "Nigeria: AVAC, Others Offer HIV Awareness Advice". Development Diaries. Retrieved 2020-12-29.^{[permanent dead link]}
8. ↑ "Lagos seeks to end HIV transmission by 2030". Punch Newspapers. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
9. ↑ Onishi, Norimitsu (2015-12-20). "U.S. Support of Gay Rights in Africa May Have Done More Harm Than Good (Published 2015)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
10. ↑ Onishi, Norimitsu (2015-12-20). "U.S. Support of Gay Rights in Africa May Have Done More Harm Than Good (Published 2015)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
11. ↑ Onishi, Norimitsu (2015-12-20). "U.S. Support of Gay Rights in Africa May Have Done More Harm Than Good (Published 2015)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
12. ↑ Onishi, Norimitsu (2015-12-20). "U.S. Support of Gay Rights in Africa May Have Done More Harm Than Good (Published 2015)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-29.