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Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
World Health Day 2024
World Health Day is observed on April 7 to raise awareness about pressing health issues, promote healthy lifestyles, and advocate for universal access to quality healthcare. The…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Vogue for Awareness Dance Class Session one
Fun and Cunty! Was the theme of the first edition of the Vogue for awareness class that was just held! If you missed it, this is a little run down! Click Watch Video You don’t…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Capacity Development Intervention mentorship program
created by photogrid On May 18th, the SEQHER team began a 6-month Capacity Development Intervention mentorship with the GrantsHub services team from Nairobi, Kenya, thanks to the…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
Open Position For Program Assistant
Position Title: Program Assistant Location: Borno State, Nigeria Contract Duration: 1 December 2025 – 30 April 2026 (6 months, with possibility of extension up to 18 MONTHS).…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
MENTAL HEALTH PODCAST
Mental health is a major issue in the world today. It is not a topic that is often discussed, and it can be difficult to know how to deal with it. However, mental health is an…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
International Human Rights Day 2023
The theme for Human Rights Day 2023 is "Freedom, Equality and Justice for All". The main objective is to end human rights violations where some people are deprived of basic…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
3 years Anniversary
On this day 3 years ago SEQHER was formally registered to foster a society where equality thrives. Since then, we've directly secured meaningful collaboration with necessary…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Breaking the Silence and Living Free: Health, HIV, and Stigma in Nigeria
Join SEQHER this World AIDS Day December 1, 2025 for our virtual symposium: “Breaking the Silence and Living Free: Health, HIV, and Stigma in Nigeria.” Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
World AIDS Day 2023 commemoration event
World AIDS Day 2023 commemoration event held at the Borno State Agency for the Control of AIDS (BOSACA) facility on 1st December 2023, organised by BOSACA in collaboration with…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector Is Failing Trans Community Here’s What Must Change
Across Nigeria, the healthcare system is meant to serve every individual with dignity, respect, and professionalism. Yet for many transgender people, walking into a clinic is not…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
World AIDS Day
This World AIDS Day is more than a celebration of the achievements of communities; it is a call to action to enable and support communities in their leadership roles. World AIDS…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Stay Tuned
Future events will be posted here, including a COVID vaccination safety event in January 2021!
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Successful audit meeting with the L.A external audit team
In line with our objective of upholding the values of accountability, transparency and integrity, SEQHER had a comprehensive audit on the 28th February, 2024 covering various…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Transgender Awareness Week
13th November - 19th November MEET ALEEYARH Aliyah Baana Ibrahim, a transgender woman from northern Nigeria, has been a tireless advocate to drive meaningful change and amplify…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Physical and Virtual meeting on project organizational development
We were honoured to host madam Ufon Udofia, a consultant from L.A who journeyed the SEQHER team through project conceptualization, organizational development and system…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY
World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder to each one of us that we can save many lives just by being there if someone needs us.” Let us celebrate World Suicide Prevention Day by…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 2 min read
WORLD AIDS DAY 2024
The World AIDS DAY is not a mere memorial but a summon to active response to completely eradicating HIV/AIDS and ending the discrimination against those living with the disease.…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
Open Position for Laboratory Scientist
TERMS OF REFERENCE Position Title: Laboratory Scientist Location: Borno State, Nigeria Contract Duration: 1 December 2025 – 30 April 2026 (6 months, with possibility of extension…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Transgender Awareness Week (TAW)
"Accepting your truth, doesn't change you, nor your identity. It sets you free TransgenderAwarenessWeek #Transgnender #TAW #transisbeautiful #transgenderadvocacy In honor of Trans…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
VOGUE FOR AWARENESS DANCE CLASS
“We are coming back bigger and better with our beginners vogue class for December! If you missed the first one you don’t want to miss this one. Come ready to be a Diva!!! Register…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
SEQHER refresher training
In order to maintain sound working space and inform paralegals knowledge on best practices, SEQHER organized and conducted a one-day refresher training centered on topics around…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
International Women’s Day 2024
Wishing all the women a Happy International Women's Day 2024! As we celebrate this occasion, we recognize and applaud the accomplishments of women worldwide, appreciating their…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
How to Offer Emotional Support
Many people experiencing a mental health problem will speak to friends and family before they speak to a health professional, so the support you offer can be really valuable
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
Open Position for GBV Officer (Gender-Based Violence)
TERMS OF REFERENCE Position Title: GBV Officer (Gender-Based Violence) Location: Borno State, Nigeria Contract Duration: 1 December 2025 – 30 April 2026 (6 months, with…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Maiduguri Flood Relief Efforts: SEQHER's Response
created by photogrid Maiduguri Flood Relief Efforts: SEQHER's Response On September 10, 2024, the Alau dam in Maiduguri bursted, causing devastating floods in the Borno state…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
International Volunteers Day
Today is International Volunteer Day and this year's theme is "If everyone did…" More than a billion volunteer around the world act for solidarity and humanity for people and…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Day 2 of TechEase is underway.
Day 2 of TechEase is underway. Last week, we embarked on a transformative journey with Cohort1. This week we are diving deeper. Our expert facilitator, outlined the comprehensive…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
YOU CAN HELP SOMEONE IN NEED
We can save many lives just by being there if someone needs us.” Let us celebrate World Suicide Prevention Day by promising ourselves to be there for those who need us in whatever…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
Team work, Makes the Dream work
The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024
Happy New Year! Here’s to a year of shared goals, mutual support, and achieving great things together. Excited about what we’ll accomplish as a team!. May the New Year bring…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY THE SOCIETY FOR EQUAL HEALTH ANDRIGHTS (SEQHER) ON THE TRAGIC MURDER OF HILARY AND THEONGOING VIOLENCE AGAINST LGBTQI PERSONS IN NIGERIA
Hilary’s life was brutally cut short by hate, deceit, and violence a reminder of the growing danger faced by LGBTQI+ person in Nigeria. His death is not an isolated tragedy, but…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
16 Days of Activism
16 days of activism against Gender based violence Bringing to light all that has happened past present and in this year, there is no more important year than this to commemorate…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
New Immigrant Healthcare Support Program
Join Us for a Vital Health Outreach Event! New Immigrant Healthcare Support Ambassador program. invites you to an insightful session under this topic Topic Highlights:…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
Many people have suffered suicide in silence, by encouraging open conversations we can create a culture of understanding, support and prevention. It’s time to start the…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
Open Position for Medical Officer
TERMS OF REFERENCE Position Title: Medical Officer Location: Borno State, Nigeria Contract Duration: 1 December 2025 – 30 April 2026 (6 months, with possibility of extension up to…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR
You're Invited: Join Our Virtual Mental Health Awareness Event! Join us for an insightful and supportive conversation about mental health and wellbeing! Our virtual event provides…
Admin · 19 Dec 2025 · 2 min read
Many Displaced, Inmates Escape As Flood Ravages Borno
Major roads, houses, and shops in Maiduguri metropolis, the Borno State capital, and parts of the Jere Local Government Area have been submerged by floodwaters. The Shehu’s…
Admin User · 18 Dec 2025 · 1 min read
International Human Rights Day
Today, SEQHER stood in solidarity for human rights at the International Human Rights Day commemoration in Maiduguri, hosted by the National Human Rights Commission at Borno State…
SEQHER · 11 Dec 2025
International Human Rights Day
Today, SEQHER stood in solidarity for human rights at the International Human Rights Day commemoration in Maiduguri, hosted by the National Human Rights Commission at Borno State…
SEQHER · 1 Dec 2025
Breaking the Silence and Living Free: Health, HIV, and Stigma in Nigeria
Join SEQHER this World AIDS Day December 1, 2025 for our virtual symposium: “Breaking the Silence and Living Free: Health, HIV, and Stigma in Nigeria.” Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM…
SEQHER · 17 Nov 2025
Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector Is Failing Trans Community — Here’s What Must Change
Across Nigeria, the healthcare system is meant to serve every individual with dignity, respect, and professionalism. Yet for many transgender people, walking into a clinic is not…
SEQHER · 28 Oct 2025
Open Position for Medical Officer
Terms of Reference Position Title: Medical Officer Location: Borno State, Nigeria Contract Duration: 1 December 2025 – 30 April 2026 (6 months, with possibility of extension up to…
SEQHER · 28 Oct 2025
Open Position for Laboratory Scientist
Terms of Reference Position Title: Laboratory Scientist Location: Borno State, Nigeria Contract Duration: 1 December 2025 – 30 April 2026 (6 months, with possibility of extension…
SEQHER · 28 Oct 2025
Open Position for GBV Officer (Gender-Based Violence)
Terms of Reference Position Title: GBV Officer (Gender‑Based Violence) Location: Borno State, Nigeria Contract Duration: 1 December 2025 – 30 April 2026 (6 months, with…
SEQHER · 27 Oct 2025
Open Position For Program Assistant
Position Title: Program Assistant Location: Borno State, Nigeria Contract Duration: 1 December 2025 – 30 April 2026 (6 months, with possibility of extension up to 18 months)…
SEQHER · 27 Oct 2025
Official Statement on the Tragic Murder of Hilary and the Ongoing Violence Against LGBTQI Persons in Nigeria
Hilary’s life was brutally cut short by hate, deceit, and violence — a reminder of the growing danger faced by LGBTQI+ persons in Nigeria. This death is not an isolated tragedy,…
SEQHER · 16 Jun 2025
New Immigrant Healthcare Support Program
Join us for a vital health outreach event! New Immigrant Healthcare Support Ambassador program invites you to an insightful session. Topic Highlights Hypertension and its impact…
SEQHER · 1 Jun 2025
Vogue for Awareness Dance Class — Session One
Fun and Cunty! was the theme of the first edition of the Vogue for Awareness class. If you missed it, here’s a little rundown — and you don’t want to miss the next one.…