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Uniting to End Violence Against Women and Girls: A Call to Action from Abia State

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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.

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GWIHR and UN Women Collaborate with Civil Society to Address Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria.

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Greater Women Initiative for Health and Right (GWIHR), in collaboration with UN Women and various civil society organizations in Nigeria, has conducted a comprehensive assessment of the violence affecting women and girls in the country. This initiative aims to transform harmful social norms and end gender-based violence (GBV).

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Human Right Day: GWIHR Calls for the Enactment of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Law in Rivers State

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GWIHR took the opportunity of the observance of this year’s
International Human Rights Day to call on the National Human
Right Commission Rivers State Chapter and relevant
stakeholders to consider enacting the Gender and Equal
Opportunities Law in the State.

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Strenghtening the Grassroot Response of GBV Against Female and Transgender Sex Workers

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GWIHR has passionately escalated its advocacy at the grassroots level during the 16 Days of Activism. In a dedicated pursuit for a society where sex workers live without violence, GWIHR actively involved local security officers in Emohua LGA of Rivers State, bolstering awareness and fostering dialogues on sex worker’s rights. Through strategic partnerships and focused

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GWIHR Policy Level Workshop with Stakeholders, Sex Workers Leaders and other Civil Organisations.

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GWIHR held a Policy Level Workshop with stakeholders, sex workers’ leaders, and other civil organizations to review laws and policies and improve policies on gender-based violence against sex workers and the implementation of protecting laws, such as the Violence Against People (Prohibition) (VAAP) Act, National Gender Policy and Sexual Offenses Act.

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