Engagement

Inauguration of the Rivers State Gender-Based Violence Technical Working Group (GBV-TWG)

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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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Police Sensitization Workshop: Enhancing Sensitivity and Respect Towards Sex Workers

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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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Empowering EMOVIC Officers: Catalysts for Transformative Change in GBV Response for Female and Transgender Sex Workers

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Empowering EMOVIC Officers: Catalysts for Transformative Change in GBV Response for Female and Transgender Sex Workers

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.

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Review of section four (4) of the Rivers State Reproductive Law by the State Primary Healthcare Management Board.

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Review of section four (4) of the Rivers State Reproductive Law by the State Primary Healthcare Management Board. 2

The successful advocacy campaign conducted to the Primary Health Care Management Board represents a significant milestone in the journey towards enhancing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights in Rivers State.

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GWIHR engaged with Women’s group in Rumukalgbor community

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In observance of the 16 Days of Activism, GWIHR engaged with Women’s group in Rumukalgbor community of Obioakpor Local Government Area. The purpose of this engagement was to sensitize the participants about their pivotal roles in addressing sexual violence at the grassroots level. This initiative seeks to empower community women leaders and contribute to the

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Support and Empowerment for Sex Workers: GWIHR’s Impact on Survivors of Sexual Violence with Children and HIV

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GWIHR is a remarkable organization that focuses on providing support to sex workers who are survivors of sexual violence, especially those with children and living with HIV. Today GWIHR provided support and empowerment for sex workers who are survivors of sexual violence with their children.

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