ASWHAN Seeks FG Inclusion in Social Investment Programs, Rights of Women with HIV


From Aviashima Toom, Abuja

The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria has called on both the Federal and State Governments to protect The Rights of women and girls living  with  HIV and also include them in palliative distribution, social investment funds, and conditional cash transfers among others.

The National Coordinator of the association, Esther Hindi, made the call on Friday to commemorate  world International Women’s Day in Abuja

She noted that this year’s theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” was to empower women with life-building skills to reduce their vulnerabilities.

She said, “The International Women’s Day 2024 campaign theme ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress” is a call to Action for investment in women and  girls living with HIV in all diversities to enjoy their rights and live a decent livelihood.

“Therefore, we call on the government both nationally and in states to include women living with HIV in social investment funds, conditional cash transfers, include WLWH in palliative distribution and create employment opportunities for WLWH.

“Our women have been working at the facilities as volunteer Mentor Mothers for over 15 years. Let the Ministry  of Health help us employ our women.”

She noted that the association had provided mental health training for young adolescent girls living with HIV to provide mental health counselling to their peers

In her remarks, the FCT Chapter  Coordinator of ASWHAN, Rejoice Abah, said the association was proud of its values and mission to work together to create a positive impact in the state and community with great exclusive insights and ideas together.

She thanked the National Director of women’s affairs, and the program manager SACA among others for all support over the years.

“We are thrilled to have you join us in this year’s International Women’s Day celebration and looking for a better celebration”, she said.

They urged the Federal and State Ministry of Justice, Human Rights Commission, and House of Assembly to ensure domestication of anti-stigma law and enforcement where need be, to protect the rights of women living with HIV and to give them an enabling safe space.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Gov. Alia Celebrates Predecessor at 63

Image
From Aviashima Toom, Abuja Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, congratulated his predecessor and the immediate past governor of the State, Chief Samuel Ortom, on the Occasion of his 63rd birthday.  This was contain in a statement signed on Tuesday by Chief Press Secretary, CPS to Benue State Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula in makurdi. Governor Alia says, celebrating 63 years in good health is a privilege, calling on Chief Ortom to savour the moment, and also take deep retrospection as an elder statesman. The Governor prayed to God to grant the former Governor more years ahead.. 
Read more

Residents of FCT Pass Vote of Confidence on Wike

Image
From Aviashima Toom, Abuja Coalition of FCT Indigenous Groups and FCT Resident Associations has passed a vote of confidence on the  FCT Minister, Bar. Nyesom Wike. The group also  urged him to continue his good works in the nation’s capital, saying the original inhabitants and the entire people of FCT were solidly behind him. The convener of the group, Adeyeye Olugbenga, made the call during a peaceful rally at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) Abuja, on Thursday.  The group called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls to remove Wike as the FCT Minister. The group said ” Some people have alleged that the FCT under Barr Wike has become the epicentre of controversy. They further questioned his land reforms and claimed that he was involved in land grabbing and dispossessing people of their properties. Nothing can be further from the truth, than this well-rehearsed and repeated falsehood. Keen followers of the dynamic leadership of His Excellency Nyesom Wike,
Read more

NLC Demands Immediate Apology from Police, FG For Invasion, Desecration of Headquarters

Image
From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  SAHEL ReportersNews The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an immediate apology from the Nigerian Police Force and the federal government of Nigeria for the invasion and desecration of Congress headquarters during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Abuja. Head of Information and Public Affairs, of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Benson Upah stated this on Thursday while briefing newsmen at the Labour House  in Abuja, also demanded for an immediate and unconditional release of everybody detained in connection with the protest. He said, at their last NEC, a  communique issued on August 10, 2024, shortly after the raid on its secretariat, promised to address the world press. "Today's press conference is in fulfilment of that promise and it is intended to give you updates". According to him, in the said communique the Congress rejected the police explanation for the invasion of it's secretariat as well as made a number of dema
Read more