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
Strenghtening the Grassroot Response of GBV Against Female and Transgender Sex Workers Read More »
GWIHR program team visited the Parmanent Secretary Rivers State Ministry of Women Affairs to advocate for the integration of sex workers in the state framework for women empowerment.
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.
GWIHR Addresses Media Infodemics About Sex Workers in Abia State Read More »
focused group discussion with young sex workers to air their views on various pregnancy prevention options.
Focused Group Discussion on Unwanted Pregnancy Prevention Read More »
The fight against drug abuse should not be confrontational, it should be addressed using the human right based approach,our policies should gear towards drug education & rehabilitation for those who have been caught in the web of drug dependency.
Sensitization Meeting with NDLEA Abia State Read More »
On 26th of April 2022, our executive director, Aseme Josephine was privileged of meeting the first lady of Akwa-Ibom State,
the Governor’s wife ,her excellency Dr Martha Udom Emmanuel to share some of the great work GWIHR is doing through the support of our “Mentors” Heartland Alliance-Nigeria “.
In life the only thing that will stop you from fulfilling your dreams is you!!!.. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars.
GWIHR Executive Director, meeting with the first lady of Akwa-Ibom State Read More »
For a better understanding of sex workers who inject drugs and their difficulties in obtaining HIV prevention and testing services, harm reduction kits, and other services, GWIHR engaged female sex workers who use and inject drugs in Abia State.
Sex work is a profession embraced and practiced by women and girls from different social and academic strata of the society.
Brothels visit at Onna L.G.A. Akwa-Ibom State Read More »
