Sensitization

Grassroots Advocacy as a Catalyst for Community Transformation.

/ Advocacy Visit, Engagement, Sensitization

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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Uniting to End Violence Against Women and Girls: A Call to Action from Abia State

/ Engagement, Sensitization, Workshop

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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Reactivating Drop-In Centers: A Lifeline for Female Sex Workers Who Use or Inject Drugs in Abia State

/ Engagement, Sensitization, Workshop

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.

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

/ Advocacy Visit, discussion, Engagement, Police sensitization, Sensitization
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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Strenghtening the Grassroot Response of GBV Against Female and Transgender Sex Workers

/ Advocacy Visit, News, Sensitization

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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