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Passion And Concern For Women Welfare And Initiative

Passion and concern for women welfare and initiative (PACOWWEI) is a Sex worker led community based organization that provides psycho-social care and support to FSWs and other vulnerable women and girls who have high risk of contracting HIV infection; empowering them with adequate knowledge on reproductive and sexual health and rights issues while advocating for new prevention to curb the spread of HIV/ AIDS in the society

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Sensitization Program for sex workers and HTS, STI screening and Syndromes Management for sex worker, Income generating activities, PEP, PrEP, SRHR, Post GBV Services, Legal Aid, Save House, Capacity Building for Sex workers, Support group for Positive Sex workers and their Partners, Partners Notification Services Maternal health care services for pregnant Sex Workers and OVC programming.

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Grant Year: 2016. City: Abuja, Nigeria

Organization: Passion and Concern for Women Welfare and Empowerment Initiative (PACOWWEI)

Project Title: Support to End Violence Against Sex Workers by Law Enforcement

Project Summary: In Nigeria, female sex workers face high levels of violence, stigma, discrimination and other human rights violations. According to one study in 2014, more than 60% of sex workers faced violence by police officers, although these numbers are likely under reported. In order to address this social injustice and reduce violence against sex workers by law enforcement.

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16 Days Of Activism

The “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign serves as a powerful reminder that ending violence against women and girls is a collective responsibility. By raising awareness, taking action, and advocating for change, we can work toward a world where everyone can live free from the fear of gender-based violence.

Violence against sex workers

Violence against sex workers is a significant and concerning issue that often stems from stigma, discrimination, and the criminalization of sex work in many places. Sex workers, like any other individuals, have the right to safety, dignity, and freedom from violence. However, due to the marginalized nature of the profession, sex workers are vulnerable to various forms of violence, including physical, sexual, and verbal abuse.

HIV Counselling and Testing

In the fight against HIV/AIDS, knowledge is power. HIV counselling and testing (HCT) are pivotal steps in the journey towards eradicating this global health crisis. Beyond merely diagnosing the virus, HCT plays a crucial role in reducing transmission rates, providing support to those affected, and breaking down the stigma associated with HIV.

Sex Workers Right Matter

Absolutely, the rights and well-being of sex workers are important and deserve attention. Sex workers are individuals who engage in consensual adult activities, and they, like anyone else, deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and afforded basic human rights.

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We work in partnership with funders from multilateral agencies, private philanthropic organizations and foundations. Some of our projects are supported by anonymous donors, while most are brought to light by activist led and feminist grant makers for which we are grateful for.

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Executive Director, Program Manager, Program Director, Program Officer, Finance and Admin Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Gender Officer, Communication Officer, Advocacy Officer, Care and Support Officer/Case Manager, HTS Officer, Paralegal Officer

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