In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) hosted a high-level panel discussion, bringing together key stakeholders from various sectors to engage in a critical dialogue on issues affecting women.
The Hivos and Education as a Vaccine (EVA) teams recently visited the Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) to assess the progress of the We Lead Project, an initiative aimed at improving sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) access for marginalized young women and girls, including those living with HIV.
Grassroots advocacy stands at the heart of meaningful social change. It’s more than just a strategy; it’s a movement powered by the people, designed to address community-specific challenges and create solutions deeply rooted in lived experiences. By focusing on local voices and fostering community-driven initiatives, grassroots advocacy paves the way for sustainable transformation.
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On a powerful and transformative day, advocates, partners, and community leaders from across Abia State came together to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Under the theme:
“Recommitment, Accountability, Resourcing – Towards Beijing +30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls,”
this event highlighted the urgent need to address the pervasive violence that threatens the rights and dignity of women and girls in our communities.
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On the 12th of October 2024, GWIHR responded to a distress call on its toll-free GBV hotline. A mother of three (name withheld) reported that her estranged husband had forcefully entered her home in her absence and taken her three daughters, aged 9, 7, and 4, without her consent to Lagos, while she was at
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Female sex workers (FSWs) who use or inject drugs face heightened risks of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and other STIs. As part of this vulnerable population, their health and well-being depend on access to essential healthcare services, harm reduction programs, and psychosocial support.
The Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) has taken a significant step in advancing health and human rights with the successful launch of the MaPeers&Me mobile application in Abia State.This groundbreaking digital platform is designed to provide vital services such as virtual legal aid, harm reduction resources, access to health services, and peer
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Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) recently hosted a groundbreaking event focused on the official launch of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guideline specifically tailored for providing high-quality, comprehensive services to female sex workers who use and inject drugs.
On the 15th of October, 2024, GWIHR’s GBV Focal Person received a distress call on the toll-free helpline. A woman’s frantic voice pleaded, “Make una help me oh! Make una help me oh! Him wan kill me oh!” before the call abruptly disconnected.
GWIHR Intervenes and Rescue a Survivor of Sexual Violence From the Claws of Death. Read More »
The Dissemination Meeting and launch of the baseline study addressing discriminatory laws and attitudes hindering sex workers’ access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services in Rivers State was an impactful and inspiring gathering. This event brought together key stakeholders from diverse sectors, with a shared goal of fostering more inclusive and non-discriminatory
