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Updates from our programmes, and stories of change told with the consent of the people in them. Stories are anonymised by default and checked by our safeguarding lead.

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ORHI, Lawyers Alert and partner representatives in a meeting at the NASACA office in Nasarawa State. (photo 1 of 6)

News18 August 2024

Advocacy visit to NASACA on inclusive HIV services in Nasarawa

In August 2024 we met NASACA's Executive Director, Dr Ruth Bello, to press for non-discriminatory, rights-based HIV services for marginalised groups in Nasarawa State.

Participants at tables watching a presentation during a one-day training for community-based organisations in Nasarawa State. (photo 1 of 10)

News18 August 2024

One-day training for CBOs in Nasarawa State with Lawyers Alert

In August 2024 we joined Lawyers Alert to train community-based organisations in Nasarawa State on documenting rights violations, stakeholder engagement and proposal writing.

Staff reviewing files and data on laptops during a monitoring and evaluation assessment at the ORHI office. (photo 1 of 7)

News28 June 2024

IHVN strategic information team assesses ORHI records and data

In June 2024 the strategic information team from IHVN's monitoring and evaluation unit in Nasarawa State assessed our records, data, reports and resources.

Community members and caregivers seated on a veranda during a gender-based violence sensitisation session. (photo 1 of 6)

News27 May 2024

Community sensitisation on gender-based violence for caregivers

In May 2024 we held sessions with community members and caregivers on how to recognise gender-based violence and when, and to whom, to report it.

Lawyers and representatives of community-based organisations in discussion during an advocacy dialogue in Karu, Nasarawa State. (photo 1 of 7)

News23 May 2024

Advocacy dialogue with the Nigerian Bar Association in Karu

In May 2024 we joined Lawyers Alert and other CBOs in a dialogue with the Karu branch of the Nigerian Bar Association on stigma and access to legal services.

Representatives of community-based organisations and support groups listening to a presentation during a capacity building meeting. (photo 1 of 7)

News22 May 2024

Partnering with Lawyers Alert to strengthen CBOs and support groups

In May 2024 we partnered with Lawyers Alert on a meeting to strengthen the advocacy and capacity of community-based organisations and support groups.

Young delegates at the National Youth HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference, seated in a session hall, asking a question and posing for a group photo. (photo 1 of 4)

News13 May 2024

Taking part in the National Youth HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference

We joined stakeholders at the National Youth HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference to address urgent challenges in preventing HIV among young people in Nigeria.

ORHI representatives with other delegates in front of the conference backdrop at the National HIV Prevention Conference. (photo 1 of 5)

News12 May 2024

Taking part in the National HIV Prevention Conference

We joined stakeholders from across sectors at the National HIV Prevention Conference to address continuing challenges in HIV prevention and treatment.

People reviewing documents and working on laptops around a meeting table during the organisational assessment in Cross River State. (photo 1 of 7)

News30 April 2024

Successful organisational assessment for ORHI in Cross River State

We successfully completed the Cross River State organisational assessment, leaving us better equipped to serve communities effectively.