Equity Watch Initiative

Equity Watch Initiative (E-WIN) is a non-governmental organization committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls in Nigeria.

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together community leaders, men and young boys to promote girls education. We are challenging #harmful stereotypes that limit a girl's worth to early marriage and building protective networks of fathers and brothers who advocate for their daughters' and sisters futures.

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There is a saying that when we educate a girl, we educate a nation. Yet across Nigeria, limited #access to education for girls continues to fuel #earlymarriage, cutting short brilliant potentials before they even have a chance to begin. We know that breaking this #cycle requires.

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everyone at the table. That is why we are shifting the narrative by engaging #men and #boys as strategic #allies and #champions for #girl child education. ​Our team took this vital #mission to the heart of Oriuzor in Ezza North LGA of Ebonyi State. Two days ago, We brought

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and distributing essential supplies including disposable and reusable pads to ensure no girl has to miss school because of her period.

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@Equity_Watch1 in partnership with @girlsalliance engaged #gilrs at Comm. Sec. School, Obollo-Etiti on Menstrual Health Education. Every girl deserves to manage her #period with #dignity, #confidence, and #comfort. ​Menstruation is a natural part of life, yet stigma and lack

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of access to proper information and products often keep young girls out of the classroom. We are on a mission to change this #narrative. In this training we focused on breaking the silence, building knowledge and confidence of the girls, teaching safe and hygienic practices,

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for HM, and providing them with reusable & disposable pads, we are making sure that these young leaders can stay in school and focus on their dreams. ​When girls have access to the right resources and education, there is absolutely no limit to what they can achieve.
#GOA
#EWIN

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We recently spent an incredible day with vibrant #adolescentgirls at Community Secondary School Ihakpu Akwa in Igbo-Eze South LGA of Enugu state for a vital session on #MenstrualHealthEducation and #MenstrualHygieneManagement, as part of our ongoing @girlsalliance program.

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Period poverty and a lack of #accurate information shouldn't stand in the way of a girl's #education, #health, or #confidence. By teaching them about menstrual health, building their confidence, breaking down stigmas, answering their questions openly, providing practical tools

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To ensure no girl is left behind, we distributed both reusable and disposable pads to the students!

Empowering girls with the right knowledge and tools means a healthier future for all and a greener, more sustainable planet for us all. Thank you @girlsalliance for the support.

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We marked the 2026 #WorldEnvironment Day by empowering the next generation of women to make eco-friendly choices for their bodies and the planet! ​At community secondary school Uhunowere, we engaged 264 #adolescent girls on #sustainable menstrual hygiene management (MHM).

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Menstruation is a natural part of life, but the waste generated by disposable products heavily impacts our #environment. ​We didn't just talk about periods; we talked about the planet, we introduced eco-friendly reusable pads as a game-changing alternative.

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silence, and advocate for proper hygiene facilities, they help create a supportive, stigma-free environment where every girl can stay in school.
Together, we are building a world where period poverty would be history! We are grateful to all those that supported us.
#MHDay2026

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As part of our 2026 #WorldMenstrualHygieneDay, we engaged male teachers to become active champions for menstrual dignity and equity in schools. ​Menstruation isn't just a "women's issue, it’s a human rights and educational priority. When male educators stand up to break the

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ovulation, and menstrual hygiene management. The session created a safe and supportive space, empowering the girls to better understand their bodies and manage their menstrual health with dignity.
240 sanitary pads were distributed to the students.

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As part of our World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 activities, @Equity_Watch1 in collaboration with Juven Health Africa, engaged junior secondary school girls at Community Secondary School, Isienu, in an interactive learning session on menstruation, menstrual cycle tracking,

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To mark the World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, @Equity_Watch1 in collaboration with Juven Health Africa, amplified the advocacy for menstrual health and dignity through a radio program that held on Voice FM 96.7 Stereo, Radio Nigeria, Nsukka on 28th of May, 2026.

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@Equity_Watch1 recently wrapped up a #transformative training session for secondary school teachers that was focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Gender Value Clarifications. By equipping teachers with the tools to navigate #emotionalintelligence and challenge

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A huge thank you to @girlsalliance who supports our mission to #empower #indigentgirls. Together, we are closing the gap, one tuition #fee at a time.
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#EducationForAll
#GirlChildEducation
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@GirlsNotBrides
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We are happy to share that @Equity_watch1 has completed the disbursement of her #educationalsupportfunds for her latest #cohort under the E-WIN Girls Empowerment Initiative Phase II project. After our initial disbursement to 8 students, we have successfully reached our

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goal in this round by providing support to the remaining 4 girls, making it 12, plus the initial 12 students from the first cohort which makes it a total of 24. These funds ensure that financial #barriers do not stand in the way of their brilliance and potential.