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For Every Person Who Bleeds, The Menstrual Health and Hygiene Policy Matters

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On August 15, 2025, Nigeria’s government officially validated its first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health & Hygiene Management (MHHM 2025–2030). The policy sets an ambitious goal: by 2030, no one who menstruates in Nigeria should have to choose between managing their period and going to school, working, or living with dignity. According to Vanguard News […]

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I don’t use pads o; I use cotton wool…” The Hidden Dangers of Unregulated Period Products

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A few days ago, I overheard one woman telling another how effective cotton wool was during her period. She said, “I don’t use pads o, I use cotton wool…”  When the other woman asked how she used it, she explained that she folded the cotton wool, inserted it inside her body, and once it was

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It Is Still a Phobia

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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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Annual Report 2024

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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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2023 Annual Report: empower, transform succeed.

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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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Experiencing IDAHOBIT as an LBQTI individual living in Nigeria

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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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INVISIBLE VICTIMS: SEXUAL ASSAULT IN NIGERIA’S LBQTI COMMUNITY

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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

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