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Nigeria anger after Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill rejected
Source: BBC
Nigeria anger after Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill rejected
16 March 2016 Africa
Nigeria's Senate has been condemned for rejecting a proposed bill aimed at eliminating "all forms of discrimination" against women.
The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill was thrown out on Tuesday after some lawmakers voiced their opposition.
Rights activists say the bill would promote women's equality in marriage, inheritance and education.
Those opposed to the Equality Bill say it is not compatible with Nigerian culture and religious beliefs.
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In Islam, women get half of men's share in inheritance and it is unacceptable for anyone to change that, a Muslim senator told the BBC.
One Christian lawmaker also quoted some sections of the bible to condemn the bill.
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16 March 2016 Africa
Nigeria's Senate has been condemned for rejecting a proposed bill aimed at eliminating "all forms of discrimination" against women.
The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill was thrown out on Tuesday after some lawmakers voiced their opposition.
Rights activists say the bill would promote women's equality in marriage, inheritance and education.
Those opposed to the Equality Bill say it is not compatible with Nigerian culture and religious beliefs.
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In Islam, women get half of men's share in inheritance and it is unacceptable for anyone to change that, a Muslim senator told the BBC.
One Christian lawmaker also quoted some sections of the bible to condemn the bill.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35820970
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