In its unwavering commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and improved health systems, the Gender and Women’s Health Initiative for Human Rights (GWIHR) recently embarked on a high-level advocacy visit to the Rivers State Ministry of Health.
Overview of the Organization Greater Women Initiative for Health and Right (GWIHR) is a youth-led, community-based organization operating at the subnational level in the Southern Nigeria. GWIHR is committed to advancing gender equality, promoting health equity, safeguarding human rights, and empowering adolescents girls and young women including those engaged in sex work and who use
The proposed engagement of CBOs staff aims to enhance community-led monitoring (CLM) data
generation, and representation of key community members, and promote community ownership
and data utilization at the local level. It also seeks to empower community members, CBOs, and
Support Groups to drive inclusive HIV/AIDS responses across Nigeria. Engagement of CBO staff
will bring about positive changes in Nigeria’s health landscape, leading to better health outcomes
and the well-being of all communities.
Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) is sparking a revolution in Abia State, Nigeria, with a vibrant, community-driven campaign that’s set to redefine how we talk about health and empowerment. By forging powerful partnerships with local community organizations and healthcare providers, GWIHR is on a mission to deliver life-changing information through 1,000 eye-catching educational posters and brochures.
The Project Consortium of Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR), Drug-Free and Preventive Healthcare Organisation (DAPHO), and Global Women’s Health, Rights, and Empowerment Initiative (GWHREI) invites applications from highly qualified persons in Nigeria to undertake desk review, consultations and use resources from the activities to develop toolkit and training guides for mainstreaming of safety, security, and safeguarding (SSS) issues into health and social interventions for Sex workers (SWs) and People who use/inject drugs (PWUDs) in Nigeria.
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This year’s gathering at the United Nations Women Headquarters in New York, USA, was a pivotal moment for global stakeholders, advocates, and policymakers to collaborate on sustainable strategies for gender equity and women’s empowerment.
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Exciting step forward! Our advocacy visit to NDLEA in Umuahia with Area Commander Mr. Zach Nwaogbe sparks hope for stronger partnerships. By prioritizing rehabilitation and harm reduction, we can ensure women and girls who use drugs receive compassion and support, not punishment. #HarmReduction #PartnershipsForChange
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) hosted a high-level panel discussion, bringing together key stakeholders from various sectors to engage in a critical dialogue on issues affecting women.
The Hivos and Education as a Vaccine (EVA) teams recently visited the Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) to assess the progress of the We Lead Project, an initiative aimed at improving sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) access for marginalized young women and girls, including those living with HIV.
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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