Exciting step forward! Our advocacy visit to NDLEA in Umuahia with Area Commander Mr. Zach Nwaogbe sparks hope for stronger partnerships. By prioritizing rehabilitation and harm reduction, we can ensure women and girls who use drugs receive compassion and support, not punishment. #HarmReduction #PartnershipsForChange
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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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Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) recently participated in a significant two-day event organized by the Rivers State Ministry of Women Affairs. This event, in collaboration with the Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) and the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), marked the formal inauguration of the Rivers State Gender-Based Violence Technical Working Group (GBV-TWG).
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In a significant move to address gender-based violence (GBV) and advocate for the rights of sex workers in Rivers State, the GWIHR team recently visited Dr. Mrs. Mary Obisike, the GBV Director for the Ministry of Health.
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In a significant step towards enhancing the management of gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Rivers State, the GWIHR team recently conducted a follow-up visit to the Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Women Affairs, Bar. Mrs. Uchechukwu Uriri.
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Greater Women Initiative for Health and Right (GWIHR) recently conducted a heartfelt and impactful sensitization workshop at the Elekahia Police Divisional Headquarters. This workshop aimed to educate field police officers on the importance of treating sex workers with the respect and dignity they deserve.
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Persistent and effective advocacy efforts have borne fruit in Rivers State. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO), has successfully trained 23 service providers across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.
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January 12th sensitization workshop marked a significant success in our grassroots advocacy efforts against gender-based violence targeting female and transgender sex workers. Through engaging discussions and collaborative efforts, EMOVIC officers were empowered to drive a human-centered GBV response mechanism.
In a significant endeavor, GWIHR has initiated a specialized team committed to fortifying responses against gender-based violence (GBV) directed towards female and transgender sex workers.
GWIHR has passionately escalated its advocacy at the grassroots level during the 16 Days of Activism. In a dedicated pursuit for a society where sex workers live without violence, GWIHR actively involved local security officers in Emohua LGA of Rivers State, bolstering awareness and fostering dialogues on sex worker’s rights. Through strategic partnerships and focused
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