“We want to ensure rights and choices for all young people, across the spectrum of identities, abilities and socio-economic realities.” At the Int’l Conference on Family Planning Youth Summit, @UNFPAChief stresses that access to #FamilyPlanning is a human right. #ICFP2025

New month. Same mission. Stronger drive. ✊🏽🧡 Ensuring every pregnancy is wanted🤰🏽, every childbirth is safe 🏥, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. ✨🇸🇱 #UNFPA #RightsAndChoices

Across Africa, young people face real challenges, yet their potential remains our greatest strength. When they have access to health, education, and opportunities, they can rise above any obstacle. Investing in youth is investing in Africa’s future. 💪🏾🌍 #AfricaYouthDay

When women have access to contraceptives: ✅ Pregnancies are planned ✅ Their children are healthier ✅ They're more likely to finish school and get a job Ahead of the International Conference on Family Planning (#ICFP2025), see @UNFPAChief's statement: https://t.co/oihTixT5ZV

Sierra Leone is a nation with a powerful story of resilience, growth, and possibility. 🇸🇱 Together with my colleagues at @UNFPASierraleon, my vision is to build on this strength ensuring that every woman, girl, and young person can live a life of health, dignity, and

This month, we joined @mogca_S_L, FGM survivors & partners in Koinadugu, Falaba & Karene to launch FGM Survivors’ Advocacy Networks. Funded by @IcelandinSalone, the networks empower survivors to lead advocacy, share experiences & drive community-led action to #EndFGM! ✋🏽🛑

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence threatens the safety, dignity, and rights of women and girls in digital spaces. ⚠️👩🏽💻 Watch this video to understand its impact and why collective action is needed to end it. ✊🏽🌐 #TFGBV #EndOnlineViolence #Bodyright #BodyrightSLE

Today, I met with Ambassador @Amb_WangQing to reaffirm our shared commitment to improving women’s health and empowerment through #SouthSouthCooperation including initiatives like the cervical cancer prevention programme. 🇨🇳🇸🇱 Partnerships like these remind us that lasting change

During a courtesy visit to Ambassador @Amb_WangQing, @UNFPA Rep @kunleaden commended the strong @UNFPA–China🇨🇳 partnership in 🇸🇱 Discussion focused on #SouthSouthCooperation and programmes that empower women & girls, including the cervical cancer prevention initiative 🎗️✨

Through this partnership, @IcelandinSalone and @UNFPA Sierra Leone continue to empower women and girls, ensuring they live healthy, dignified, and fulfilling lives.

Our Rep, @kunleaden paid a courtesy visit to the Head of Mission of @IcelandinSalone. 🇮🇸🤝🏾 They discussed ways to deepen collaboration to advance gender equality, end #GBV and harmful practices, and support national efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula.

A selfie with some of 🇸🇱’s most inspiring girls! 🧡 In Kambia, 625 resilient girls who faced barriers to education are back in school through @UNFPA’s PROTECT project with @MOBSSE_SL & @IrlEmbFreetown.🤝🏾 Thank you @kunleaden for sharing this moment with them 📚✨

I was in Kambia, where I joined Hon. Minister @ConradOSackey and the people of Kawula to celebrate 70 girls returning to school. They are part of 625 in Kambia District and 2,500 across four districts this year. Through @UNFPASierraleon’s partnership with @MOBSSE_SL and support

#DidYouKnow 12 million girls are married before the age of 18 every year? They are often forced to drop out of school and are more vulnerable to physical and sexual intimate partner violence See how @UNFPA is taking action to #ENDChildMarriage: https://t.co/oWiVxAE1uD

Through our partnership with @MOBSSE_SL and support from @Irish_Aid, @UNFPA has helped reintegrate more than 10,000 vulnerable girls into formal education since 2022, ensuring every girl, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity to learn and thrive.✊🏽✨ 3/3

The 70 girls in Kawula are part of 625 girls in Kambia district and 2,500 girls across Koinadugu, Pujehun, Moyamba, and Kambia who have been reintegrated into school this year.🎓📚 2/3

Human Capital Dev. starts with education that includes every child.📚 In Kambia, our Rep @kunleaden joined Hon. @ConradSackey, @IrlEmbFreetown & community stakeholders to celebrate 70 girls in Kawula returning to school through the Government’s Radical Inclusion Policy. 1/3

RT @kunleaden: For 80 years, the @UN has been a beacon of hope, advancing peace, dignity, and equality for all. 🌍 Honoured to join H.E. Pr…

🇸🇱✨ #HappeningNow: His Excellency President Brig. (Rtd) @julius_maadabio joins UN Resident Coordinator Seraphine Wakana @swakana99 , Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, the Sierra Leone Police, Diplomatic Corps, Heads of UN

#HappeningNow A vibrant march past by the RSLAF Band sets the tone for today’s #UN@80 Flag Raising & Wreath Laying Ceremony, officiating a day of unity, pride, and 64 years of strong UN–Sierra Leone partnership. 🇺🇳🇸🇱 Dignitaries from the Presidency, Office of the First Lady,