Not all women bleed, and not all who bleed are women. We’ve heard people say over and over that once a girl starts bleeding, she has hit womanhood. But I do not think that is true. Menstruation does not define womanhood and not everyone who bleeds is a woman. Every month, millions of people across […]
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The first time I saw a sanitary pad was the day a menstrual hygiene company visited my school. I was ten years old, a scrawny JSS1 student, wide-eyed with curiosity. Our teacher walked in, smiling as she welcomed the visitors; women who came to talk to us about something important. Almost immediately, she asked all
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Every May 17, the world marks IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. But beyond the acronym is a fight that’s still ongoing, and a reminder that existing, loudly and freely, is still a radical act. We sat down with 2 Nigerians who had a lot to say about what this day
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To whom it may concern, what a year we have had at IGE-SRH. 2024 was not business as usual. It was bold. It was urgent. It was transformative.From defending the rights of LBQTI individuals to launching Nigeria’s first queer-centered mental health app, from emergency support for the most vulnerable to rewriting policies that have excluded
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Introduction: Facing an unexpected crisis? The Emergency Fund offers immediate and impactful support, providing a lifeline when you need it most. About the Program: This is a resource designed to provide financial assistance to members of the lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LBQTI) community in the South-South and North Central regions of Nigeria, who
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What a year it’s been at IGE-SRH! Thanks to our wonderful community of donors, partners, and our dedicated team, we’ve tackled big challenges and made substantial progress. In 2023, we addressed critical issues affecting the LBQTI community—from improving sexual and reproductive health rights to fighting gender-based violence and pushing for gender equality. Despite the obstacles
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Every year, for the past 20 years, IDAHOBIT, which stands for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia, has been observed across the globe by members of the LBQTI+ community. This year, under the theme “NO ONE LEFT BEHIND: EQUALITY, FREEDOM, AND JUSTICE FOR ALL,” we come together to raise awareness of the
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Written by Victory Wekulom Regardless of the growth and progress in LBQTI+ rights globally, Nigeria remains one of the challenging countries for persons within the community. They face discrimination, persecution, and legal restrictions, which constitute significant barriers to their safety and well-being. Within this complex environment, one problem is prevalent: the sexual assault against LBQTI
INVISIBLE VICTIMS: SEXUAL ASSAULT IN NIGERIA’S LBQTI COMMUNITY Read More »
Tell us about your passion for creating inclusive workspaces for women as a talent acquisition manager. For me, the desire to build more inclusive workspaces for other women is a way of paying forward the hand I was dealt, as I have met many women during my career. When I first started in HR, I
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Written by Victoria Augustine As we observe the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) today, the 6th of February 2024, with the theme: “Her voice. Her future,” it is crucial to reflect on the journey towards the eradication of FGM in Nigeria and reaffirm our commitment to combating it. Female Genital
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