GWIHR stormed the Abia State Law Reform and Review Commission with a mission to shake up Nigeria’s drug policy landscape! Meeting with the dynamic Barrister Dave Kalu, Executive Secretary, we ignited a passionate discussion about transforming the lives of women who use and inject drugs among the most marginalized in Abia State.
Breaking Barriers: A Bold Step Toward Humane Drug Policy in Abia State! Read More »
GWIHR proudly announces the successful closeout of the AWDF project in Rivers State, Nigeria—a 36-month journey dedicated to combating sexual violence, building police sensitivity, strengthening access to justice for survivors, and amplifying their voices through documentation and advocacy.
Closing a Transformative Chapter: Celebrating the Impact of the AWDF Project-Kasa Grant Read More »
GWIHR embarked on a transformative advocacy visit to the Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency in Umuahia. Our mission was clear: to champion the integration of mental health support services into primary healthcare centers (PHCs) across Abia State, with a focus on ensuring equitable access for women who use and inject drugs—a group too often sidelined by stigma and systemic barriers
Breaking Barriers: GWIHR’s Advocacy for Mental Health Services in ABSPHDA Read More »
The project was implemented against a backdrop of entrenched patriarchal and conservative socio-cultural norms in Rivers State, where sex work is heavily stigmatized and socially condemned.The project was implemented against a backdrop of entrenched patriarchal and conservative socio-cultural norms in Rivers State, where sex work is heavily stigmatized and socially condemned.
Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) was recently invited through the ISDAO Love Alliance joint initiative to collaborate with the Nigeria Key Population Health and Rights Network (NKPHRN – Network of Networks) in a strategic effort to strengthen the integration of safety, security, and safeguarding into key population health programming in Nigeria.
Hey there, readers! GWIHR had the privilege of leading an incredible two-day training in Abia State, Nigeria, and we are thrilled to share the impact it’s making. We brought together 25 healthcare providers nurses, doctors, and counselors to learn how to deliver care that’s compassionate, fair, and free from judgment for women who use and
Empowering Healthcare for Women Who Use Drugs: A Transformative Training in Abia State Read More »
This report summarizes findings from a national consultation conducted on 20 July 2025 with 55 sex worker leaders across Nigeria, exploring their engagement with the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Nigerian feminist movement. Results show a major inclusion gap: only 6% reported any form of engagement, and even these were occasional and crisis-driven. The remaining 94% have had no engagement, largely due to stigma, lack of recognition, and absence of formal entry points.
Overall, the findings highlight an urgent need for intentional inclusion, stronger partnerships, and structural reforms to ensure sex workers are meaningfully represented in Nigeria’s gender justice spaces.
REPORT ON SEX WORKERS ENGAGEMENT WITH INSTITUTION Read More »
On June 13, 2025, Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) hosted a transformative Symposium Workshop in Abia State, titled Promoting Rights-Based SRHR Service Delivery for Sex Workers in Their Diversity.
Breaking Barriers: GWIHR’s Symposium Workshop Champions SRHR for Sex Workers Read More »
Greater Women Initiative for Health and Right (GWIHR), a non governmental organization ( NGO), has decried the scenario where sex workers across Nigeria are allegedly systematically excluded from civic participation in public health programmes, among others.
Overview of the Organization Greater Women Initiative for Health And Rights (GWIHR) is a leading sex worker-led community-based organization born out of passion and a strong desire to assist in the development of sex workers through building up their capacity towards meaningful contribution to communal empowerment, awareness to prevent these groups from contracting HIV/AIDs and
Call for Consultancy Read More »
