• Super Admin
• 08 Mar, 2026

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Nigeria, has drummed support for women and young girls in the country. The calls for support rang through the country in commemoration of the International Women's Day (IWD). AHF said the call was necessary because it stands in solidarity with women and girls worldwide, celebrating their achievements while championing action to break down barriers to health, equality, and opportunity. AHF Nigeria added that it is joining the global movement to demand an end to the inequities that hold women and girls back with an IWD commemoration on March 9, across all AHF Nigeria states (Abuja-FCT, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross Rive, Kogi and Nasarawa state). "When women thrive, we all rise. Despite decades of progress, women and girls remain disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where they account for more than 60% of new HIV infections. Globally, gender-based violence, lack of access to healthcare, reproductive rights restrictions, income inequality, and limited educational opportunities further entrench disparities. Access to affordable menstrual health products and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education also remain out of reach for millions, compromising dignity, mobility, and opportunity. We must remind everyone (leaders, policymakers, and communities) that Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When individuals, organizations and communities give women and young girls the opportunities and support they deserve the whole community thrives. For IWD 2026, AHF Nigeria will host a 'Continuous Medical Education(CME)' for health workers in the over 156 healthcare facilities where AHF provides services across the seven (7) states of operations in Nigeria; on the gendered coloration of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and how best to help women, (particularly the majority of women living in our ruralcommunities) navigate this bend to improve their wellbeing and livelihood. "AHF Nigeria places enormous value on women and girls in the society, and it is the reason why our programs are anchored around impacting women and young girls. We will continue to prioritize issues that affects women as we call on everyone (leaders, policymakers, and communities), to turn their commitments into action to accelerate development for women and young girls" said Dr. Echey Ijezie, AHF Nigeria Country Program director (CPD). AHF continues prioritizing women and girls by advocating for policies that protect and uplift them worldwide. From distributing free menstrual products and combating gender-based violence to expanding access to HIV/AIDS services, AHF is dedicated to ensuring every woman and girl can lead a healthy, empowered life. This International Women's Day, AHF urges leaders, policymakers, and communities to turn commitments into action -- Give To Gain. Source: https://peoplesdailyng.com/iwd-ahf-drums-support-for-nigerian-women-young-girls/