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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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.
Call for expression of interest: Consultancy Read More »
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
A Step Toward Compassion: Advocating for Policy Change at NDLEA Umuahia Read More »
On a powerful and transformative day, advocates, partners, and community leaders from across Abia State came together to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Under the theme:
“Recommitment, Accountability, Resourcing – Towards Beijing +30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls,”
this event highlighted the urgent need to address the pervasive violence that threatens the rights and dignity of women and girls in our communities.
Uniting to End Violence Against Women and Girls: A Call to Action from Abia State Read More »
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
GWIHR Leads Effort to Reunite Mother with Her Three Daughters Read More »
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.
