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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March 8, 2024, marked not just another International Women’s Day, but a day of empowerment and recognition for women of all walks of life. Hosted by the Rivers State Ministry of Women Affairs, the ‘Count Her In, Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ event resonated with the spirit of inclusivity and advocacy. Amidst the bustling crowd and vibrant atmosphere, one organization stood out in its mission to amplify the voices often marginalized in society.
GWIHR took the opportunity of the observance of this year’s
International Human Rights Day to call on the National Human
Right Commission Rivers State Chapter and relevant
stakeholders to consider enacting the Gender and Equal
Opportunities Law in the State.
The theme for International Adolescent Health Week 2023 (IAHW) is COUNTDOWN. With and for Adolescents: Building a Healthier and More Inclusive Future. GWIHR is a sex workers’ organization whose goal is to reduce mortality among sex workers as a result of sexual reproductive health-related infections, gender-based violence, and poverty.
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In the statement titled ” International Women’s Day 2023: DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”, GWIHR described IWD which is commemorated every year on 8th March, as a remarkable day to acknowledge and celebrate women’s achievements and also highlight gaps in inclusion and raise awareness of gender equality.
GWIHR organized a one-day sensitization workshop with
sex workers and the community of stakeholders. The workshop was held to counter the media
infodemic about sex workers, especially as it concerns their choice of language when reporting
issues of sex workers.
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GWIHR joins the rest of the world to celebrate the human rights of all women and girls across the globe, as we strive to end gender equalities
International Women’s Day 2022: ‘‘Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow’’. Read More »
The human toll of unsafe abortion in Africa is the highest in the world, where 56%of the world’s unsafe abortions occur, and women face the highest risk of mortality after unsafe abortion.
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