World Children's Day is an annual event celebrated every year to raise awareness on children's rights and protection. This year at Young People Advocacy Network (YPAN) we aim to ensure that adolescent girls and women are protected and have access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services.

As we race against SGBV, HIV/AIDS in the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, our aim is to stand in solidarity with the millions of people affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide. Let's break the stigma and create a world where everyone can access the care they deserve. Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD)

WASHNet Sierra Leone held a one-day landmark analysis workshop on the Head of State Initiative on WASH. The event brought stakeholders from the WASH sector to dialogue on government commitment and the role of CSOs in scaling leadership for sustainable WASH resolutions in SierraL

I am delighted to participate in the RISE RADIO Youth Platform as part of the #16DayofActivism campaigns: "It’s time to prioritise comprehensive, culturally sensitive sex education to equip young people with the knowledge to make informed decisions." Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD) WASH-Net Sierra Leone

Here at the UN, along with youth and peacebuilders from different parts of the world, for the #CSODialogueUN. Over the next two days, we will discuss meaningful partnerships, conflict prevention, and advancing peacebuilding strategies.

Exciting conversations, backed by lived local and global experiences at the 2nd CSO-UN Dialogue on #Peacebuilding. It feels great connecting with colleagues from the CSPPS as part of our shared desired for an inclusive, just and peaceful society. #CSODialogueUN. #SDG16

Khaled Emam, speaking at the opening panel of the UN #CSODialogueUN, “The ongoing atrocities in Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar & Ukraine are stark reminders that the current global order is steadily failing. We cannot afford to continue business as usual—this must not become our reality"

#CSODialogueUN on Peacebuilding. I would like to thank ACCORD and United Nations Peacebuilding for the invitation; it's an honour to meet and dialogue with Karishma Rajoo on the contribution of youth in peacebuilding and the role of local peace builders in conflict prevention. Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD)

Key highlights of the #CSOdialogueUN 1. Private sector financing, national cohesion, and sustainable development through employment and livelihood support  2. UN enhancing proper engagement mechanism with CSOs and CBOs  3. The role of youth in sustainable development and peace.

Commemorating the Third Africa Day of #Peace & #Reconciliation peaceau.org/uploads/statem…

Congratulations to H. E. @bankole_Adeoye on your re-election as a commissioner for African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security. Your actions inspire others to dream more. Learn more, do more, and become more. You are a true leader of the YPS agenda #AYAP we are proud of you, sir.

with the Government of Sierra Leone, Irish Aid, UNFPA & other important partners, we launched the Formative Research Study on Adolescent Health, Nutrition & Support Systems (2023) & the National Strategy for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy & Ending Child Marriage (2025-2030)

Two days of capacity building on WASH Systems Strengthening for Health, Organizations by Goal Sierra Leone in partnership with WASHNet. The project is designed to support the MWRS and MOH capacity strengthening and implementation. WASH-Net Sierra Leone

Two-day WASH System Strengthening workshop for WASH Service Authorities, Civil Society Organizations, & Community Service Providers. The dialogue identifies barriers & possible solutions within the WASH sector. Leading dialogue on the building block for WASH system strengthening

Access to comprehensive Sexuality Education and life-skills are critical part of SRHR. To improve health outcomes, countries should include them in a package of essential health services in national health systems. Youth Partnership for Peace and Development (YPPD) African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate

Country no. 29 in Africa: Sierra Leone |🇸🇱 In all regions, God was evidently generous and gave this continent the best. Thanks to my brother Mohamed Kunta aka my #Freetown odogwu for being an incredible host & de facto tour guide. 🙏🏾🫶🏾 #africamonth #travelphotography

I am delighted to participate in the African Peer Review Mechanism's “ 3rd High-Level Forum on South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with Cynthia Chigwenya ,

Contributing to the FCDO-funded project on Strengthening WASH System for Health, the training was designed to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities. with support from the directorate of environmental health, GOAL and WASHNet.

I am delighted to facilitate a training session for DHMT, PHC, and the Karene District Council staffs on domestic revenue mobilization for immunization and primary health care services delivery in Karene district. The dialogue targets stakeholders from private and public sectors.

Training civil society organizations #CSOs and community-based group #CBOs leaders on smart advocacy to effectively #advocate for increased domestic resource mobilization for primary health care services in the Karene district targeting #DHMT.