Honored to be a co-applicant with Sierra Leonean journalist Umu Thoronka and @RFKHumanRights in a case before the @ecowas_cedeao Court over unlawful dismissal & harassment. This is a key moment for free speech & the fight against GBV
#StampOutSexualHarassment#FromClassToNewsroom
WIMSAL stands in solidarity with all victims of gender-based violence. We condemn the recent tragic incidents and call for swift justice. Letโs work together to end this scourge and ensure womenโs safety in Sierra Leone.
#EndGBV#JusticeForSiaKamara#SupportMonica#WomenInMedia
We are deeply alarmed by the termination of journalist Umu Thoronka from SLBC Makeni and the threats to her life that have followed.
The government must act to ensure her safety and uphold the rights of journalists across Sierra Leone.
Read the full press release below.
Today, President Eastina Taylor was a panelist at the National Forum on Women, Peace, and Security Resolutions (WPS) and the GEWE Act. She discussed Media Initiatives and Strategies for Communicating GEWE and WPS. Organized by @cggsalone and @gnwp_gnwp.
#GenderEquality
Excited that our President @EastinaTaylor3 will join the panel discussion on Press Freedom & Democracy, hosted by @SLAJ_Salone & @USEmbFreetown. She will be highlighting measures to support & enhance women's contributions to the media landscape.
#PressFreedom#Democracy
Today, on World Press Freedom Day 2024, we stand in solidarity with female journalists around the globe who courageously report on environmental issues, highlighting the urgency of protecting our planet. Let's continue to be at the forefront of the environmental discourse.
International Day of the Girl Child 2023
At Women in the Media Sierra Leone, we stand united in empowering girls to become strong leaders because they are the next generation of Female Journalists. Let's invest in their rights and nurture their potential.
Women in Media Sierra Leone President joins organizations to mark #InternationalDayofPeace at Bintumani Conference Center. ๐ Event organized by the Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion. #PeaceDay#SierraLeone
https://t.co/kzoSgZzXNf
Open letter to His Excellency Brig.Rtd Julius Maada Bio.
Kudos to His Excellency Brig.Rtd Julius Maada Bio and Sierra Leone's Government for advancing gender equality. 41 women in Parliament and 20 plus as Ministers mark a major step forward.
@PresidentBio .
WIMSAL just wrapped up 6 impactful townhall meetings in various communities - Jiama Nimikoro, Kamabai, Kamalo, Tombo, Pujehun, and Dwazark!
Focused on empowering women in politics, peace, and national development, these gatherings shed light on the challenges they face.
We stand united in celebrating your achievements and want to express our unwavering support for your success.
Together, let's continue breaking barriers, advocating for gender equality, and creating a society where every woman's potential is realized.
@UNDPSierraLeone
"If women agree to support themselves, they will be able to produce a female president in Sierra Leone"
Women need to support each other if they want to succeed.
#winsalcommunity engagements
@UNDPSierraLeone@WimsalSalone @moped2022 @SLAJ_Salone