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SUMMARY:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone Hosts Successful Inception Meeting in Moyamba Under Spotlight Initiative 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone has successfully conducted an inception meeting in Moyamba District on 29 April 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen community engagement under Spotlight Initiative 2.0. \nThe meeting\, held at the Moyamba Court Barry\, brought together a wide range of stakeholders including local chiefs\, Mammy Queens\, women living with HIV\, youth representatives\, Soweis\, civil society organizations\, and commercial sex workers. The engagement aimed to promote inclusive participation\, strengthen community ownership\, and encourage collective action to end violence against women and girls. \nAs the lead implementing partner for UN Women\, WFSL is implementing the project titled “Strengthening Women’s Rights Movements and Transforming Social Norms to End Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) and Harmful Practices (HP).” As part of the inception process\, outreach activities were also carried out across three chiefdoms in the district. \nCommunity scorecards will be introduced in Korri\, Ribbi\, and Kargboro Chiefdoms to help track progress\, improve accountability\, and support evidence-based community responses. \nThis engagement marks another important step in WFSL’s commitment to protecting the rights of women and girls and working with communities across Sierra Leone to build safer\, more inclusive\, and violence-free societies.
URL:https://womensforumsl.org/event/womens-forum-sierra-leone-hosts-successful-inception-meeting-in-moyamba-under-spotlight-initiative-2-0/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, NY\, 101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Jones":MAILTO:events@example.com
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SUMMARY:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone Pays Courtesy Visit to First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone has paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio\, marking a significant moment of engagement and collaboration in advancing gender equality in Sierra Leone. \nDuring the meeting\, the Forum formally introduced its newly appointed board members and held a productive discussion with the First Lady on key national issues affecting women and girls. The engagement highlighted shared priorities in education\, women’s leadership\, and economic empowerment. \nFor over 35 years\, Women’s Forum Sierra Leone has remained one of the country’s longest-serving women-led organisations\, committed to promoting women’s rights and strengthening their role in society. \nThe dialogue also explored opportunities for stronger partnership to amplify women’s voices and increase their participation in national decision-making processes. \nThe Forum expressed appreciation for the First Lady’s warm reception and reaffirmed its commitment to continued collaboration aimed at building a more inclusive and equitable Sierra Leone for all women and girls.
URL:https://womensforumsl.org/event/womens-forum-sierra-leone-pays-courtesy-visit-to-first-lady-dr-fatima-maada-bio/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, NY\, 101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Jones":MAILTO:events@example.com
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SUMMARY:She Leads Consortium Boot Camp Day 2 Empowers Girls and Young Women with Key Skills in Bo
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone and partners have successfully concluded Day 2 of the She Leads Consortium Boot Camp\, focusing on building the capacity\, confidence\, and leadership of Girls and Young Women (GYWs) in Bo. \nThe second day featured a series of engaging breakout sessions designed to equip participants with practical skills for personal growth and social impact. Key sessions included advocacy and lobbying\, where GYWs learned how to build strong relationships with policymakers\, as well as creative approaches through art\, media\, and drama to drive change in their communities. \nParticipants were also trained in resource mobilization and project management\, gaining knowledge on proposal writing\, securing funding\, and sustaining initiatives. Leadership sessions further strengthened collaboration\, self-awareness\, and empowerment among the young women. \nThe day ended on a positive note with moments of fun and bonding\, reinforcing unity and teamwork among participants. \nThe boot camp continues to serve as a platform for nurturing the next generation of female leaders\, with participants looking forward to the grand wrap-up of the program in Bo.
URL:https://womensforumsl.org/event/she-leads-consortium-boot-camp-day-2-empowers-girls-and-young-women-with-key-skills-in-bo/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, NY\, 101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Jones":MAILTO:events@example.com
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SUMMARY:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone Holds Successful Inception Meeting in Falaba Under Spotlight Initiative 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone has successfully held a strategic inception meeting in Falaba District as part of activities under Spotlight Initiative 2.0\, marking a key step in strengthening community engagement to end violence against women and girls. \nThe meeting\, held on 1 May 2026 at the Falaba District Council Hall\, brought together key stakeholders including community leaders and partners. The engagement focused on building stronger collaboration\, promoting local ownership\, and encouraging collective action to address violence against women and girls. \nAs the lead implementing partner for UN Women\, WFSL is executing the project titled “Strengthening Women’s Rights Movements and Transforming Social Norms to End Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) and Harmful Practices (HP).” The Falaba meeting forms part of a wider outreach effort aimed at ensuring grassroots participation and long-term impact. \nThe completion of inception meetings across three districts represents a major milestone in the project rollout. It reflects growing commitment from communities\, improved coordination among stakeholders\, and renewed efforts to promote gender equality and safer communities. \nWFSL continues to work closely with communities\, institutions\, and development partners to build inclusive\, accountable\, and violence-free societies for women and girls across Sierra Leone.
URL:https://womensforumsl.org/event/womens-forum-sierra-leone-holds-successful-inception-meeting-in-falaba-under-spotlight-initiative-2-0/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, NY\, 101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone Engages Gender Ministry to Strengthen Collaboration and Women’s Empowerment Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone has paid a courtesy visit to the Hon. Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs in a continued effort to strengthen coordination and advance the national agenda for women’s empowerment in Sierra Leone. \nThe engagement focused on key areas of collaboration between the Ministry and women-led institutions across the country. Discussions also highlighted the need for government subvention to support the sustainability of WFSL’s regional and national secretariats\, as well as plans to mobilize support for the construction of a permanent administrative office for the Forum. \nA major point of the discussion was the importance of unity among women’s organizations\, with emphasis on speaking with one voice to strengthen advocacy and national impact. \nThe Hon. Minister reaffirmed her commitment to building stronger partnerships\, reducing rivalry among women’s groups\, and convening a national conference on women’s empowerment to further consolidate efforts. \nThe visit reflects a shared vision of empowering women and girls and promoting inclusive development across Sierra Leone.
URL:https://womensforumsl.org/event/womens-forum-sierra-leone-engages-gender-ministry-to-strengthen-collaboration-and-womens-empowerment-agenda/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, NY\, 101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Women’s Forum Sierra Leone Launches Reparative Justice Research Initiative in Partnership with York University
DESCRIPTION:On 17 June 2025\, Women’s Forum Sierra Leone\, in partnership with York University\, officially launched a major research initiative on reparative justice titled “Building an International Partnership to Research and Reparative Justice in Post-Conflict Situations: SSHRC Decolonial Approach to Reparations.” \n \nThe project\, implemented in the Western Area and funded by York University\, aims to promote justice\, healing\, and empowerment for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence\, with a special focus on women and marginalized groups. It adopts a decolonial and community-based research approach to strengthen inclusive post-conflict recovery processes. \nThe initiative brought together 40 beneficiaries of reparations and 20 stakeholder organizations working in transitional justice. Their participation helped to amplify local voices and contribute meaningful insights to global conversations on reparative justice and recovery. \nThis collaboration reflects WFSL’s continued commitment to advancing justice\, supporting survivors\, and ensuring that women’s experiences are central to post-conflict healing and policy discussions in Sierra Leone and beyond.
URL:https://womensforumsl.org/event/womens-forum-sierra-leone-launches-reparative-justice-research-initiative-in-partnership-with-york-university/
LOCATION:New York\, 8 King Street\, NY\, 101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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