Equity Watch Initiative

21/10/2025

A reminder to lead positively to make a difference wherever you are.

11/10/2025

Equity Watch Initiative is excited to announce that we have been recognized for our work
by the Girls Opportunity Alliance , a program of the Obama Foundation , and will receive funding and organizational support to reach even more girls in rural communities in Nigeria. Together, we will girls through our educational programs, that is focused on enhacing girls access to education, sexual and reproductive health and Empowerment Self Defense programs. Our curriculum and girl-centered
program design is focused on activities that ensures that girl's complete their secondary school education, improve their and learn to prevent gender based violence particularly and through our Empowerment Self Defense skills.

Girls are agents for change in rural communities in Nigeria and beyond, and we are proud to collaborate with the Girls Opportunity Alliance. To learn more about our project visit https://www.gofundme.org/projects/equity-watch-initiative-2/

11/10/2025

Today, we celebrate the strength, courage and leadership of girls around the world under the theme "The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis." We recognize the fact that while girls' are shaping a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world from classrooms to communities, from innovation to advocacy across the globe, in underserved communities particularly in Nigeria the story is different. Lack of access to education, sexual and reproductive health, and rights, climate change, gender based violence among others have continued to increase the rate of child marriage.

In reaffirmation of our commitment to empowering the girl child to fulfill her potentials, Equity Watch Initiative (E-WIN) has continued to be in the frontline to ensure girls access to education, SRHR, raising climate champions, and working to reduce gender based violence and child marriage. As part of our celebration of International Day of the Girl Child, we distributed pads, school uniforms, books and other writing materials to young girls at Community Model Secondary School, Umuome, Ezza North, Ebonyi State. We believe that when you empower a girl, you empower a generation.

Let’s invest in rewriting the narratives by equipping girls to thrive, to stand on the frontlines of change and build a future where equality is not just a dream but a reality.

Together, we can amplify their power, protect their rights, and support their leadership in every sphere. Join us to act now!

Read our Executive Director media release for the International Day of the Girl Child https://freedomsquarenews.com/2025/10/11/e-win-director-advocates-greater-access-to-girl-child-education/

08/10/2025

Most women in Nigerian society are confronted by violence. Violence ranges in various forms and is illustrated in the figure below. It is a threat to the growth, development and stability of women which in turn have a ripple effect to her environment and society at large.

However, this issue can be addressed by mitigating violence and creating a peaceful environment where every woman can move freely, secured, discover her potentials, unleash her abilities and thrive in her environment. This would facilitate her effectiveness and make her valuable in building and contributing to a sustainable society.

Every woman has the seed of great potentials that can rebuild Nigeria and beyond.

By saying no to violence with actionable steps, we are not just supporting women but we are building a sustainable legacy.

You can also share with us the existing and predominant violence in your area.

06/10/2025

It's a new week and Monday again!

So many of us don't like Mondays, but it is not just a day but an assurance of a new beginning that may be an open door to that desire.

At Equity Watch Initiative, we believe that every Monday is always a day of alignment with our aspirations.

So, how do you feel every Monday? We would like to know your views about Monday.

03/10/2025

It's Friday and we hope that our weekend will be filled with bliss and joy. Though, it's going to be a busy one. Saturday has become a day for laundry. Perhaps, Sunday will be better for relaxation.

Nevertheless, do experience a beautiful weekend and take time to plan for the new week.

Happy Weekend!

Fridays

02/10/2025

The month of October is a significant month to raise awareness about breast cancer, honour the people especially women affected by breast cancer, and strengthen our commitment to equitable care.

The goal is to ensure that no woman is left behind by empowering them through access to information and equitable healthcare.

This year's theme titled: Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters; we encourage you to join Equity Watch Initiative and promote breast cancer awareness for early detection of breast cancer and improved access to care, honour persons with lived experience and their families regardless of their background, income, tribe etc.

01/10/2025

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬

As we commemorate the freedom and resilience of our beloved nation, let us also remember that true independence is incomplete without gender equality.

We call on every Nigerian to stand for a country where women and girls are protected from discrimination, free from violence, and empowered to contribute fully to national growth and sustainable development.

Together, we can build the Nigeria we dream of just, inclusive, and prosperous for all.

30/09/2025

Dear women and girls,

They say you can “cook your way to a man’s heart.” But did you know you can also cook your way to global recognition?

Ask Hilda Baci, her passion for cooking earned her a Guinness World Record and international recognition.

Looking at Chimamanda Adichie, she refined her writing skills and became a global voice for literature and equality.

The lesson? Whether it’s cooking, writing, technology, art, or advocacy, your skills can open doors to relevance and global impact.

At Equity Watch Initiative, we believe every girl and woman deserves the opportunity to nurture her gifts and shine.

What skill are you refining this week?
Share with us in the comment section.

29/09/2025

In this new week, let our vision be guided by "Equality". Applying oneness and inclusivity is a fundamental tool to drive transformative impact across all spheres of the society more especially among girls and women. Let us empower women and the girl child with resources and opportunities to realize and reach their full potential. This will help to prevent discrimination, violence, stagnancy, and foster unity, peace, growth, justice, fairness, and fairness.

At Equity Watch Initiative, our passion for equality has driven us to engage in various empowerment activities to support the growth of women and girls varying from Sexual and reproductive health rights empowerment, empowerment self defense training, educational support, digital skill acquisition, cloth pad production e.t.c.

So, how are you going to practice equality in this new week?

We would like to hear from you in the comment section.

24/09/2025

Globally, most women and girls suffer from Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) as a result of lack of awareness. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects women and girls of reproductive age.

At Equity Watch Initiative, we believe that every young girl and women deserves access to knowledge, support, and care.

In this month of September which is an awareness month for PCOS, join us and let us break the silence and empower women with knowledge.

22/09/2025