By Hassan Osman Kargbo
ActionAid Sierra Leone has launched a groundbreaking research report led by girls, focusing on issues that affect them most. The event brought together girls from different communities, community stakeholders, government agencies, development partners, and activists to showcase solidarity and support for girl-centered and girl-led approaches to knowledge and change.
The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, delivered the keynote address and launched the report, emphasizing the importance of amplifying the voices of girls, especially in marginalized contexts.
ActionAid UK supported the initiative, and ActionAid Nigeria demonstrated dedication to shared goals.
The girl-led research report is part of ActionAid’s commitment to empowering girls and promoting their participation in decision-making processes. The findings will inform advocacy, programming, and policy engagement at community, national, and global levels.
By placing girls at the center of the research, ActionAid Sierra Leone aims to ensure that their voices and concerns are heard and addressed. This approach recognizes the critical role girls play in shaping their own futures and the futures of their communities.
The launch event was a powerful demonstration of the impact that can be achieved when girls are given the opportunity to lead and take charge of their own lives. It also highlighted the importance of partnerships and collaborations in advancing the rights and interests of girls.
The report’s findings and recommendations are expected to contribute to positive change for girls in Sierra Leone, and ActionAid Sierra Leone’s efforts to amplify the voices of girls are commendable. By supporting girl-led initiatives and promoting girl-centered approaches, ActionAid Sierra Leone is helping to create a brighter future for girls in the country.
The launch of the Girl-led Research Report is a significant milestone in ActionAid Sierra Leone’s efforts to promote the rights and interests of girls. It demonstrates the organization’s commitment to empowering girls and supporting their participation in decision-making processes.
As the report’s findings are disseminated and used to inform advocacy and programming, it is expected that the lives of girls in Sierra Leone will be positively impacted. ActionAid Sierra Leone’s efforts to amplify the voices of girls and promote girl-centered approaches are crucial in creating a more equitable and just society.
The event showcased the power of collaboration and the importance of working together to advance the rights and interests of girls. By partnering with government agencies, development partners, and activists, ActionAid Sierra Leone is helping to create a brighter future for girls in the country.
