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Equitable Health for Women and Empowerment Initiative (EHWEI)

Equitable Health for Women and Empowerment Initiative (EHWEI) is a non governmental, non-political peer-led community-based organization that targets Female sex workers (FSW), Women who use drugs, Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC), Youth and other vulnerable marginalized people with the aim of advancing the sexual and reproductive health, Rights, Education, and Empowerment of women, adolescents girls and children to help them overcome stigma & discrimination and make informed decisions about their sexuality and health in Ebonyi and Enugu State Nigeria. Our Mission is to work with vulnerable women and girls in promoting their sexual reproductive Health and Rights through empowerment, strategic engagement, effective education and policy influence. We envision a society where all women and young girls are free from stigma and discrimination, have accessible health care services, sustainable livelihood and their Rights guaranteed.

Headquarter Country

Nigeria

Issue areas addressed

Livelihoods

Communities served

Commercial sex workers, Girls, Women

Happy to support with

Funding Support
Knowledge & Resources
Stakeholder Connections

SDGS FOCUS

SDG 16 - Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Collaborators

Igwe Precious Nneka

Equitable Health for Women and Empowerment Initiative (EHWEI)

 Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

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