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It is always powerful to hear leaders speak about the women who shaped their lives. The discipline of mothers, the resilience of sisters, and the hopes we carry for our daughters are stories many of us share. But honouring the women in our lives must also mean protecting the girls of today. In Sierra Leone, the future of many daughters is still shaped by harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation. As a survivor and someone who has spent over 30 years advocating to end FGM and violence against women and girls, and written to President Bio on many occasions and had not responded in fact he blocked me on hère I know the courage it takes for survivors to speak out, often in the face of threats and silence. Too often we hear strong speeches about supporting women and even claims of being a “HeForShe.” But true leadership for women and girls is not measured in speeches or slogans. It is measured in the political courage to confront harmful practices and pass laws that protect girls. If we truly want to honour our mothers, sisters, and daughters, then the protection of girls must go beyond words. Every girl in Sierra Leone deserves to grow up safe, healthy, and free from harm. Respect for women must also mean justice and protection for girls. #EndFGM #GirlsRights #SierraLeone

On International Women’s Day 2026, President Julius Maada Bio delivered a speech. He drew inspiration from the discipline of his late mother, the resilience of his sister, and the future of his daughters. Read More Here: truthmedia.sl/president-bios… #TruthTellers #NaTrueDaeLas

@thejavancokerf1 @CllrLindaBird @AMCo1 @CllrDHyland @Pacelli1958 @anniepixeykeys @sandrabauer @jahdia_spencer @ZayZee00 @AnnieAGibbs Indeed and to you wonderful leaders for creating a space for women to thrive.

#InternationalWomensDay #SheRises @CllrLindaBird @AMCo1 @CllrDHyland @Pacelli1958 @anniepixeykeys @sandrabauer @jahdia_spencer @ZayZee00 @TheAlima @AnnieAGibbs

@thejavancokerf1 @CllrLindaBird @AMCo1 @CllrDHyland @Pacelli1958 @anniepixeykeys @sandrabauer @jahdia_spencer @ZayZee00 @TheAlima Happy international women’s months mama 🪷

To all the women and girls of Sierra Leone and beyond; let’s join hands together and turn #HopeToReality

There is no such thing as “child marriage.” It is rape. On International Women’s Day we should stop hiding violence against girls behind soft language and start naming it for what it is.

@Rashakelej Congratulations

"I am truly honoured to be recognized as one of the ‘100 Most Influential Africans 2025’. I am proud to share this recognition alongside exceptional and prominent leaders, including the Presidents of Ghana, Angola, and South Africa, who have achieved extraordinary milestones in their lives. Many congratulations to all!” Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation

Check this out- Truly honoured to be celebrated by my own peers during this womens month thanks thw man himself Trevor Young leader of the #SaloneToTheTop movement facebook.com/share/1CFUpkvV…

On the eve of Intrrnational Womens Day It’s interesting to watch global conversations by H. E. @FirstLadyBio and @sherylsandberg about ending child marriage led by voices from countries where another harmful practice affecting girls continues to be politically protected. Child marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) are not separate issues. They are rooted in the same system that controls girls’ bodies, limits their choices, and normalises harm in the name of culture. So while the world hears strong commitments about protecting girls, many of us from Sierra Leone are still waiting for the same courage when it comes to ending FGM. You cannot champion girls’ rights on the global stage while remaining silent about the cutting of girls at home. Protecting girls requires consistency, not selective advocacy. Every girl deserves freedom from all harmful practices. #EndChildMarriage #EndFGM #GirlsRights #SierraLeone facebook.com/share/v/18JhGy…

We’re pleased to announce a strategic partnership between @Aflatoun & @ChildFund to expand social & financial education for children & youth across Africa. Together we will strengthen teacher capacity and support financial literacy from an early age. 🔗aflatoun.org/latest/news/ch…

One Act. One Life Changed. Brima Sellu survived a fire that took away his children, and Ramadan has never been easy since. The Ramadan Food Drive helps ease his burden so he can fast with a little more peace. Through your support, you can help the people who need it the most.

@TheAlima I’m so sorry , this is sad and may she rest peacefully 🙏🏾

Sudanese–British journalist Yousra Elbagir named Television Journalist of the Year at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Television Journalism Awards held on 4 March 2026 at the London Hilton on Park Lane in London, England. Yousra Elbagir Named Television Journalist of the Year at the RTS Television Journalism Awards thesudanist.com/yousra-elbagir…

I am deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the assassination of Yanar Mohammed, one of the most courageous and principled women’s rights activists of our time. Her death in Baghdad is not only a grave loss for Iraq but a devastating blow to the global struggle for gender equality and human rights. Yanar like her peers delivered an unwavering commitment to defending women against violence, displacement, and systemic repression inspired activists around the world. As someone who has worked alongside grassroots advocates and celebrated her leadership in the U.K. when she received a True Hero Award from an Iranian Kurdish Women’s Rights Organization (@IKWRO - WOMEN'S RIGHTS ORGANISATION ), I know the courage it takes to stand up for women’s rights in the face of relentless threats. Yanar stood that ground every day. This tragic killing underscores the severe risks faced by women human rights defenders, and it must compel us to renew our solidarity, our advocacy, and our support for those continuing this work in Iraq and beyond. Yanar’s legacy will live on in the lives she saved and the movement she helped build. linkedin.com/pulse/assassin…

What is FGM? Check out Alimatu | The Women’s Activist's video! #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZThW27ALx/ @agirlatatime

@GleanerSierraLe Five years that’s nothing

Former Sierra Leone Embassy Driver Sentenced Five Years for Cocaine Trafficking Mohamed Kamara, a former official driver for the Sierra Leone Embassy in Guinea, was sentenced to five years in prison following a high-profile trial that exposed the abuse of diplomatic privileges. In February 2026, the Kaloum High Court in Conakry found Kamara guilty of multiple counts of international cocaine trafficking. In addition to the prison term, the court imposed a mandatory 10-year ban on Kamara entering Guinean territory, which will take effect immediately upon his completion of the five-year sentence. The investigation began in January 2025, when Guinean authorities impounded a vehicle belonging to Sierra Leone's embassy and detained its occupants on suspicion of carrying "substances suspected to be cocaine." Investigators reported discovering a large sum of cash and seven suitcases inside the embassy utility vehicle. #SierraLeone

@jlahai Awwww congratulations to them wishing them both success and brace yourself for moré victories

I took my girls to dinner last night and she told me she got accepted at a top 10 UK university to study computer science and AI. I screamed like a teanager. I am immensely proud of her.