About HIER Nigeria

Health Initiative for Equal Rights

HIER is a youth-led non-governmental organization working to advance equal rights, healthcare access, safety, and dignity for key populations and other marginalized communities in Nigeria.

Overview

Founded through collaboration in 2021 and fully registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2024, HIER works across Abuja and Nasarawa State to improve healthcare access, strengthen human rights protection, and expand safety and support systems for vulnerable groups.

CAC Registration
CAC/IT7441698
States of operation
Abuja and Nasarawa State
Type of organization
Non-Governmental Organization
Focus groups
Key populations and marginalized communities
Mission

To provide comprehensive human rights services to develop, protect, and enhance the long-term well-being of key population people. HIER promotes health equity, ethical norms, and human rights values while advocating for marginalized communities.

Vision

To build a society where every individual’s inherent human rights, safety, and security are upheld and protected, while access to essential healthcare services is strengthened for a thriving and secure community.

Core values
  • Love
  • Confidentiality
  • Integrity
  • Morals
  • Credibility
  • Accountability
  • Teamwork
What we do

Programmatic focus areas

Healthcare Access

Inclusive health services, referrals, HIV prevention and care, and improved access to stigma-free support.

Human Rights Advocacy

Rights protection, anti-discrimination advocacy, and engagement with institutions to promote equality and inclusion.

GBV Response

Survivor-centered support including legal aid referrals, counseling, and pathways to essential services.

Safety and Shelter

Emergency support and protective responses for people facing violence, abuse, stigma, and persecution.

Economic Empowerment

Skills development and empowerment initiatives that strengthen resilience and improve long-term wellbeing.

Community Mobilization

Partnership building, behavior change campaigns, and local engagement to strengthen community-led action.

Leadership and team

Meet the people behind the work

Executive Director

Executive Director

ODOM UZOMA BRUNO is the Executive Director of Health Initiative for Equal Rights where he provides strategic leadership…

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