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Akudo Oguaghamba is a Nigerian human rights activist, educator and founder of Women's Health and Equal Rights WHER.
Education
Oguaghamba is an alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsuuka and EQUITAS – International Centre for Human Rights and has over eleven years of leadership and project management experience.
Work
She has published articles on LGBTQ+ and gender rights and was also a co-chair (Female) of PAN-AFRICAN ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association). Oguaghamba actively engages in advocacy and awareness-raising activities to promote women's rights. Her research serves as a valuable resource for policymakers and activists working towards the eradication of gender-based violence in Nigeria. In her article titled "Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria: A Call for Action," she highlights the prevalence of violence against women in the country and the urgent need for effective interventions.
The Church's Auxiliary for Social Action. One of Oguaghamba's notable contributions to the field of women's rights is her research on gender-based violence in Nigeria.