The experiences of girls and young women living in informal settlements in Uganda highlight the link between poverty and sexual violence Research suggests the low economic status of adolescent girls and young women living in informal city settlements increases their risk of sexual violence and means they are unlikely to get justice. Poverty also means…
Special appreciation to member organization and media house (NTA, Benue TV, Harvest FM, Voice Newspaper, NUJ) who made the day colorful. Beyond the online promotion it was impactful. The commitment we got from our invited guest was mind blowing. The director Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Mr. Israel Ikyumio has committed…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded between ₦2 million to ₦4 million in favour of six women that were arrested and sexually abused during a 2019 raid by officers of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), and the Nigerian Police, a coalition of civil society organisations said on Wednesday. The rights group disclosed…
International Youth Day 2021, International Youth Day 2021 Theme: International Youth Day is observed on August 12 every year and people celebrate it with full fervour. In the year 1999, the United Nations (UN) decided to commemorate International Youth Day every year on August 12 which was based on a recommendation made by the World Conference…
Send your best birthday wish to Maria Okwoli the ED GWHREI. Beloved this August, God will make your days useful, Your night restful, Your home peaceful,Your efforts fruitful, Your words truthful, Your ends beautiful. Happy Birthday!! GWHREI Family wishes you many happy returns. Cheers!
Research from Nigeria, where abortion is only legal if a woman’s life is in danger, suggests women are using misoprostol to have safe abortions despite having low knowledge of how it works. Misoprostol is a drug that is used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers, start labour and treat bleeding after delivery. It can also…
Discussions and experiences around SRHR needs and issues of sex workers and girls was discussed. Difference between Gender and Sex as we were told Gender is social constructed while sex is the biological determined difference…. What happens or consequences of Unsafe Abortion, understanding bodily autonomy #InformationisKey #putyourselvesfirst #SRHRforAll
Workshop: Analysis of the Portions of the Penal Code on SRHR and it’s impact on Vulnerable Women and Girls(Northern Region in Nigeria) Explaining contents of the Penal Code and SRHR (safe abortion specifically), Intersection of penal code and other laws (VAPP Act, Anti-torture Act, ICPD, Regional laws. Group work: Development of draft analysis document countering…
How can I start PrEP? Talk to your health care provider if you think PrEP may be right for you. PrEP can be prescribed only by a health care provider. Before beginning PrEP, you must take an HIV test to make sure you don’t have HIV. While taking PrEP, you’ll have to visit your health…
Three (3) days refresher training on Index Testing organized by APIN public Health Initiative Venue: Makurdi, Benue State. Date:7th to 9th July 2021. See Photos below: