HIER began operations in 2021 and was fully registered in 2024. The organization works in Abuja and Nasarawa State to respond to the healthcare, safety, and human rights needs of key populations, adolescents and young key populations, people living with HIV, survivors of SGBV, and other vulnerable groups.
To provide comprehensive human rights services to develop, protect, and enhance the long-term well-being of key population people, while promoting health equity and preserving ethical and human rights values.
VisionTo build a society where every person’s human rights, safety, and security are upheld, regardless of gender, age, race, sexuality, or health status.
Core valuesLove, confidentiality, integrity, morals, credibility, accountability, and teamwork.
Inclusive health services, HIV testing and counseling, sexual and reproductive health services, and referrals for vulnerable groups.
Advocacy against discrimination, support for equal rights, and engagement with institutions to improve protections for key populations.
Counseling, medical support, legal aid referrals, and survivor-centered support for gender-based violence cases.
Emergency response pathways and temporary safe home support for people facing violence, abuse, or persecution.
Skills building, empowerment support, and opportunities that improve long-term resilience and livelihoods.
Stakeholder visits, public sensitization, behavior change campaigns, and community mobilization for inclusion.
Key population members reached with HIV Testing Services.
Individuals linked to prevention, care, and treatment services.
Organizations, allies, activists, and agencies engaged through advocacy visits.
Community members convened through pride and awareness programming.
Healthcare access, HTS, STI/HBV/HCV testing, rights support, and linkage to care.
Stakeholder visits and rights-based capacity building with community advocates.
Community convening, awareness raising, solidarity building, and public education.
The session was led by HIER’s Community Engagement Officer, Abubakar, and began with opening prayers, participant introductions, and a welcome address delivered on behalf…
The meeting convened a diverse range of stakeholders involved in HIV prevention, care, and support for key populations across the state. It provided an…
As part of its continued commitment to advancing equitable healthcare and strengthening community-based HIV responses, Health Initiative for Equal Rights (HIER) recently paid an…