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June 2023

Empowering Women: Promoting National HIV Testing Day and Ensuring SRHR in Nigeria

National HIV Testing Day is a crucial event observed annually on June 27th to raise awareness about HIV, encourage testing, and promote access to essential healthcare services. In Nigeria, where the HIV epidemic remains a significant public health concern, it is essential to highlight the experiences and needs of women living with HIV and advocate …

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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT.

BRIDGING THE GENDER DIGITAL DIVIDE TO PREVENT, ADDRESS, AND RESPOND TO CONFLICT-RELATED SEXUAL VIOLENCE Introduction Conflict-related sexual violence has been prevalent in Nigeria in the past decade, particularly in areas in the northeast affected by the Boko Haram insurgency and inter-communal clashes. Women and girls have been subjected to rape, sexual slavery, forced marriage, and …

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SOCIETY AND PATRIARCHY: Empowering Persons with Disabilities and Women

It is no secret that we live in a patriarchal society that often marginalizes and overlooks the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). People with disabilities have been subjected to shame, discrimination, and societal neglect as if their condition is their own fault. Their voices remain unheard, and they are often pushed to the sidelines. …

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Promoting Gender-Inclusive Data Protection: A Closer Look at the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023.

The recent enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law marks a significant milestone in safeguarding personal information and data in Nigeria. The newly enacted legislation will provide a legal framework for the protection of personal information, and the practice of data protection in Nigeria. As Vision Spring Initiatives, we recognize the importance …

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