The quest for gender equality and the elimination of discrimination against women in Nigeria has been a defining struggle of the country's democratic journey. This dossier provides a critical review of the laws and constitutional provisions that sustain gender-insensitive and discriminatory practices in Nigeria.

The Unequal by Design report highlights some provisions of Nigeria's laws that perpetuate, support, or institutionalize gender insensitive and discriminatory practices against women. It also provides a brief background to the struggle for the actualisation of women's rights in Nigeria, citing human rights instruments supporting the struggle, and the social and political realities of women that necessitate legislative intervention, and constitutional provisions requiring amendment. It finally makes some recommendations on enumerated policies and structural practices, and how progress can be achieved.