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Floated by Umar Muda, a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, earlier this month, offenders risk six months in prison or a fine of N500,000 for "engaging in cross-dressing."

Photo Credit: Greta Hoffman

The Harm Nigeria's Anti Cross-Dressing Bill Would Do

Earlier this month, the Nigerian House of Representatives introduced a bill to prohibit cross-dressing in Nigeria. The bill is an insidious update on the same-sex marriage (prohibition) act of 2013.