Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental human rights that ensure individuals can make informed decisions regarding their sexuality, bodily autonomy, reproductive choices, and overall well-being. Despite the…
Gender-based violence over the years has become an issue that has called for undivided attention not just in Nigeria but also in Benue State. Cross (2014)In his research on Women’s…
Before anything else, we are humans. Why the hate? Just like everyone else, we deserve to be safe, we deserve to be happy and we are entitled to our rights,…
Human Rights for All As a human, we all are born free and equal. This implies that everyone is entitled to human rights, regardless of sexual identity and orientation. This…
Sex work and violence The religious and traditional moralist sentiments globally, cause sex work to be viewed as dreadful behaviour. Inline with this assertion, McBride, Shannon, Bingham, Braschel, Strathdee& Goldenberg,…
BODILY AUTONOMY Making abortion illegal in a country except to save the life of the woman makes her seek out clandestine and unsafe methods. To this end, GWHREI with the…
STIGMA, DISCRIMINATION OF SEX WORKERS. Sex work is criminalised or regulated in almost all parts of the world (Harcourt, Egger, & Donovan, 2005). Criminalization is associated with legal penalties for…
SRHR remains one of the obvious challenges faced by women in Nigeria at large; as such it should be prioritized by governmental and non-governmental organizations. This is based on the…
GWHREI join the rest of the world to commemorate International Women's Day. Theme : “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the…
The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated annually on October 11 to empower and amplify the voices of young girls around the world. The world can be a…