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 embarked on a transformative advocacy visit to the Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency in Umuahia. Our mission was clear: to champion the integration of mental health support services into primary healthcare centers (PHCs) across Abia State, with a focus on ensuring equitable access for women who use and inject drugs—a group too often sidelined by stigma and systemic barriers
Breaking Barriers: GWIHR’s Advocacy for Mental Health Services in ABSPHDA Read More »
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.
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 »
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
Empowering Communities: Launch of the MaPeers&Me App in Abia State Read More »
GWIHR in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission, Abia State sensitizes the public on sex workers’ rights and the psychological implications of stigma and discrimination against sex workers.
GWIHR Creates awareness of Sex Workers’ Rights on FLO 94.9 FM Umuahia Read More »
As an organisation, we will effortlessly and continue to advocate for access to justice and the protection of the right to health of sex workers who use drugs in our states of operation .
International Day Against Drug Abuse 26th June 2022 Read More »
The fight against drug abuse should not be confrontational, it should be addressed using the human right based approach,our policies should gear towards drug education & rehabilitation for those who have been caught in the web of drug dependency.
Sensitization Meeting with NDLEA Abia State Read More »
