IRISE ( Initiative to Resist Institutional Slavery and Exploitation )is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment and liberation of women, girls, and young people. Our focus is on advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), promoting rights of marginalized person (disability rights, indigenous rights, and refugee or displaced persons rights), promoting education, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, community building, and human liberation. We are committed to ending institutional slavery and exploitation through a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of inequality and injustice.

IRISE’s work centers on improving sexual and reproductive health and rights, with a particular emphasis on reducing discrimination, stigma, and combating gender-based violence. Our initiatives have made significant impacts in rural, low-income, and crisis-affected communities across Nigeria, fostering both emotional and physical healing. By collaborating with faith-based organizations, grassroots movements, women leaders, international partners, and local governments, IRISE seeks to shift harmful practices, transform social norms, and influence policies for lasting change

VALUES
Our core values are centered on the well-being, empowerment, safety, and happiness of women, girls, and young people. We uphold the principles of diversity, integrity, innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, equality, respect, choice, rights, care, justice and dignity. These values guide our work and resonate throughout our initiatives and partnerships.