Girl Power Afrique🌍 #SRHR #EndFGM #EndGBV

We're building the largest online community of African women & girls👭 from all backgrounds. On a mission to empower African women, one sister at a time!🔥

[Girl Power Afrique🌍 #SRHR #EndFGM #EndGBV @GPAfrique]

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Imagine missing school because you can't afford a pad.

This is how #PeriodPoverty is limiting girls in Africa.

It's #MenstrualHygieneDay

You can help us change that. Here's now: A short🧵
#SRHR

[ISS @issafrica]

Call for applications!

Transform how survivors receive care. Build your leadership capacity for systemic change in the GBV sector through this 10-week executive course by @MandelaUCT and ISS.

Apply by 13 February 2026 https://t.co/idzOHHrrNd

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

Let’s settle this once and for all...

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥?

Somebody said men will forget the pill and still blame the government. 😭😭💀💀

Let’s talk about contraception for men. 🧵👇🏾
#FPWithVina

[Girl Power Afrique🌍 #SRHR #EndFGM #EndGBV @GPAfrique]

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[Data Science Africa - DSA @dsa_org]

“My goal is actionable research; policies that protect girls.”

@Vinaprisca_Ik, a #DSAWH fellow, is tackling sexual activity & health issues among female secondary school students in Port Harcourt, facing resistance but pushing for AI-driven solutions & policy change.

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝! 🧵🧵

Their mode of action, how long they last, and common side effects.

#fpwithvina
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[Girl Power Afrique🌍 #SRHR #EndFGM #EndGBV @GPAfrique]

🌸 Happy #InternationalWomensDay from Girl Power Afrique! 🌍💜

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience & brilliance of African women breaking barriers & driving change.🚀✨
Let’s keep pushing for gender equality & SRHR for all! 💪🏾💜

#IWD2025

[Girl Power Afrique🌍 #SRHR #EndFGM #EndGBV @GPAfrique]

Female Genital Mutilation is a violation of the rights of girls and women.

Let's #Unite2EndFGM

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

It's the day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation.

It's another day to remind us that #FGM has ZERO benefits.

It's another day to remind us that #FGM is a violation of human rights.

It's another day to remind us to #Unite2EndFGM

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

#fpwithvina

For today's thread, we'll be talking about 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 ☠️🚫⚠️

What are they, why do they matter, and how can they impact your health?

No judgment here, just facts.🙂🙂

Ready? Let’s go! 🚀

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙?
#fpwithvina

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🤔 Can you get pregnant during your period?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions, and today, we’re breaking it down in the simplest way possible.

Stick with me! 👇

[Girl Power Afrique🌍 #SRHR #EndFGM #EndGBV @GPAfrique]

Preventing gender-based violence is the responsibility of everybody.
#16DaysOfActivism2024
#EndGBV

[Girl Power Afrique🌍 #SRHR #EndFGM #EndGBV @GPAfrique]

Today, human rights day, marks the end of this year's #16DaysOfActivism.

It's another day to remember that women's rights and human rights.

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

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The Link between Family Planning & Gender-Based Violence.
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It’s the #16DaysOfActivism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and today we’re exploring how family planning and contraception empower women and help combat GBV.

Let’s connect the dots! 🧡
#EndGBV

[Girl Power Afrique🌍 #SRHR #EndFGM #EndGBV @GPAfrique]

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[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

The @CYGENetwork started a monthly 'CYGEN Member Spotlight’ series to showcase the dedication and achievements of CYGEN members in advancing gender equality. I'm honored to be the first to be spotlighted.
I shared a blog post about my work.
Read here.
https://t.co/Z3LO4vYUbB

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

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🚨 Common Question Alert! 🚨

“𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡?”

Today, we’re breaking it down using Postinor-2 as our case study! 📚
#FPwithVina

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

I saw a lot of arguments on the TL recently about abortions, so here goes:

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐬. 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬

#FPwithVina004

[Disinfect Her Empowerment Initiative @disinfectherng]

Recap: Instagram Live with

@Vinaprisca_Ik emphasized:
Support groups help mitigate RTI's psychological impact
Speak up, break the silence!
@Disinfect Her Initiative promotes awareness & support.

Follow us & join the conversation! #DisinfectHER #RTIAwareness

[USEndFGMNetwork @USEndFGMNetwork]

LAST CHANCE! Registration for our October 28th + 29th event closes TONIGHT at midnight! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join experts and advocates as we strategize to #endFGM/C worldwide.

Register now before it’s too late: 🔗 https://t.co/WnuJcCv4Ro

#HybridConference

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

1. Is the morning-after pill an abortion pill?
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🚨 Myth Alert! 🚨
“The morning-after pill causes abortion.”
Let’s clear this up once and for all. Ready? 🔍

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

'What's the relationship btwn contraceptives & day of the girl?'
Contraceptives are not just about preventing pregnancy. They help girls plan their education, careers, and lives without unplanned interruptions. It gives them the chance to say, “I decide my future.” #FPwithVina002

[Girl Power Afrique🌍 #SRHR #EndFGM #EndGBV @GPAfrique]

'Girls' Vision for the Future'🌸
At Girl Power Afrique, we believe that when girls have control over their reproductive health, they gain the power to shape their own futures. ✨Let's stand together for gender equality and give every girl this power
#InternationalDayOfTheGirl

[Vinaprisca @Vinaprisca_Ik]

'Using contraceptives can make you infertile'.
If I got 1,000 naira for everytime I heard someone say this, I'd have millions in naira by now.

Is it true?
Walk with me
#FPwithVina001