Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) recently hosted a groundbreaking event focused on the official launch of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guideline specifically tailored for providing high-quality, comprehensive services to female sex workers who use and inject drugs.
The Dissemination Meeting and launch of the baseline study addressing discriminatory laws and attitudes hindering sex workers’ access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services in Rivers State was an impactful and inspiring gathering. This event brought together key stakeholders from diverse sectors, with a shared goal of fostering more inclusive and non-discriminatory
Call For Application 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
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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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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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In a monumental triumph for human rights advocacy, GWIHR achieved a significant victory in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). This victory underscores GWIHR’s unwavering commitment to protecting the health and rights of sex workers.
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In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare services in Abia State, the Greater Women Initiative for Health and Right (GWIHR) recently organized an impactful training program for service providers. The training, aimed at upscaling person-centered, gender-sensitive, and sexuality-recognized service delivery, specifically targeted key populations in the state.
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At the heart of effective HIV prevention efforts lies a fundamental principle: community ownership. This was underscored at #INTEREST2024, where Josephine Aseme, representing the Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights in Nigeria, delivered a compelling message on the critical role of community involvement in combating HIV/AIDS. Speaking during a session focused on “HIV Prevention for Key and Vulnerable Populations,” Aseme highlighted the indispensable nature of community ownership and accessibility in ensuring the success of prevention programs.
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In a resounding demonstration of collective action and youth empowerment, the recent HIV Youth Prevention Conference emerged as a pivotal event in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Among the active participants, the Greater Women Initiative for Health and Right (GWIHR) stood out for its dedicated efforts to confront the pervasive stigma hindering access to HIV prevention and treatment services, particularly among marginalized populations of sex workers.
