Institute of Gender and Children's Health Research

Tweet 3: Through our Saturday Clubs, 300 children & youth with disabilities (65% girls) will gain skills in leadership, advocacy, digital literacy & vocational training. 🌟 Implemented by IGCHR–SL with @UFV & supported by @GAC_Corporate . #EmpowerGirls #InclusiveEducation

Tweet 2: Stakeholders discussed key barriers to inclusive learning — from financial & cultural obstacles to stigma, inaccessible infrastructure, & harmful gender norms. Together, we’re tackling these to ensure no child is left behind. 💪 #DisabilityInclusion #EducationForAll

Tweet 1: As part of the Championing Gender Equality & Inclusive Education project, our team held stakeholder meetings in Makeni & Magburaka with traditional & religious leaders, youth reps, disability groups, & local officials. 🌍 #InclusiveEducation #GenderEquality #SierraLeone

5/5 💗 Early detection saves lives 💗 Awareness drives action 💗 Support matters Let’s ensure every woman has access to screening, treatment & support — no matter where she lives. #BreastCancerAwareness #HealthForAll #WomensHealth #SierraLeone

4/5 In Sierra Leone, breast cancer prevalence is rising: 👩🏾‍🦱 Females: from 102.7 → 157.9 per 100k (2000–2019) 👫 Overall: from 52.4 → 78.3 per 100k 📖 BioMed Central Study #SierraLeone #CancerPrevention

1/5 October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth — a time to raise awareness, promote early detection, and stand in solidarity with women & families affected by breast cancer. 💗 #BreastCancer #WomensHealth #HealthForAll

In crisis-affected communities, girls face daily risks like exploitation, dropout, and insecurity but they lead change. Through courage and resilience, they shape safer, stronger communities. On this #DayOfTheGirlChild, we honor their leadership. #TheGirlIAmTheChangeILead

5/5 “Recovery must rebuild hearts, hope & emotional strength, not just homes. Mental health & psychosocial support are vital in climate adaptation & disaster response. We stand with all facing mental health challenges from crises. #WMHD2025 #PublicHealth”

4/5 The trauma is profound: parents feel helpless, families break apart under strain, and individuals lose their sense of purpose. This paints a difficult picture: Extreme weather events are not only environmental crises; they are mental health emergencies. #ClimateMentalHealth

1/5 #WorldMentalHealthDay2025. This year's theme: Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies. Crises are not just a threat to safety they are a direct assault on emotional & psychological well-being. There is no health without mental health. #ClimateAction #MentalHealthMatters

3/3 Awareness shouldn’t stop with this month. Let’s keep the conversation going and stand with everyone living with sickle cell. #SickleCellAwareness #HealthForAll

2/3 Early detection not only saves lives, it gives families hope, improves care, and breaks the stigma around sickle cell. #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

1/3 As #SickleCellAwareness Month comes to a close, one truth remains: Knowledge is power.

4/4 How have health workers or community heroes made a difference in your life or community? Share your story. #HealthForAll #SickleCellAwareness

3/4 I see myself as a health hero because health workers are the backbone of resilient health systems: we save lives and reassure families. #HealthHeroes

1/4 Health Heroes on the Frontline of Sickle Cell Care IGCHR spoke with Mariama, a dedicated health worker at the Sierra Leone Sickle Cell Society. Every day, she witnesses courage, resilience and hope. #SickleCellAwareness