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Generation Initiative for Women and Youth Network (GIWYN) is widely recognized for its advocacy on reproductive rights. But as the crisis of gender-based violence escalates across Nigeria, their work has had to expand. We sat down with Ijeoma, who lead the Violence Against Women Department at GIWYN, to understand what is really happening on the ground. Q: Many people know GIWYN for its work on safe abortion advocacy. How does Violence Against Women (VAW) fit into your mission

Here at Giwyn, we welcome the inclusion of medicines for medical abortion by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its latest Essential...

In Nigeria, the reality is stark: unsafe abortions present a grave risk to the lives and health of women and girls. While the law is...

In Nigeria, accessing basic healthcare, especially for women and girls in remote areas, can be a significant challenge. Many communities...

Giwyn was in New York at the UN to advocate for the rights and needs of Nigerian women. Ijeoma Egwuatu participated in the annual...

I had a persistent cough, a nagging illness that wouldn't relent. Finally, I sought medical help here in Lagos.  After tests, the...

At GIWYN, we know that clear communication is vital for empowering individuals to make informed choices about their sexual and...

Grassroots civil society organisations often face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding. Traditional funding models can be...

The fight for reproductive rights and access to safe abortion is often fraught with challenges, particularly in regions where restrictive...

Giwyn will be presenting our work to expand reproductive health information at the Global Safe Abortion Dialogue today. Reaching the Most...

In Lagos state, it is crucial to recognize the responsibility towards women and girls by reinstating the Medical Guidelines on...

The Giwyn team recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in the UN Global Festival of Action for Sustainable Development,...