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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Female sex workers (FSWs) who use or inject drugs face heightened risks of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and other STIs. As part of this vulnerable population, their health and well-being depend on access to essential healthcare services, harm reduction programs, and psychosocial support.
The Greater Women Initiative for Health and Rights (GWIHR) has taken a significant step in advancing health and human rights with the successful launch of the MaPeers&Me mobile application in Abia State.This groundbreaking digital platform is designed to provide vital services such as virtual legal aid, harm reduction resources, access to health services, and peer
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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 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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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.
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.
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