On the 12th of October 2024, GWIHR responded to a distress call on its toll-free GBV hotline. A mother of three (name withheld) reported that her estranged husband had forcefully entered her home in her absence and taken her three daughters, aged 9, 7, and 4, without her consent to Lagos, while she was at […]
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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.
Triumph in Advocacy: GWIHR’s Landmark Victory in Defending Sex Workers’ Rights Read More »
Greater Women Initiative for Health and Right (GWIHR) recently conducted a heartfelt and impactful sensitization workshop at the Elekahia Police Divisional Headquarters. This workshop aimed to educate field police officers on the importance of treating sex workers with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Police Sensitization Workshop: Enhancing Sensitivity and Respect Towards Sex Workers Read More »
Persistent and effective advocacy efforts have borne fruit in Rivers State. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO), has successfully trained 23 service providers across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.
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In a monumental triumph for the rights of sex workers, Greater Women Initiative for Health and Right (GWIHR), in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), achieved a groundbreaking milestone: securing compensation and a heartfelt apology for a sex worker whose fundamental human rights were egregiously violated by a security personnel at a hotel.
In observance of the 16 Days of Activism, GWIHR engaged with Women’s group in Rumukalgbor community of Obioakpor Local Government Area. The purpose of this engagement was to sensitize the participants about their pivotal roles in addressing sexual violence at the grassroots level. This initiative seeks to empower community women leaders and contribute to the
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GWIHR unfolds a transformational journey of six months between January and July 2023 that would forever remain remarkable in the lives of two sex workers who are survivors of sexual violence.
From Survivors to Businesswomen: I CAN DO IT 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.
