Two women sitting on stage at the Africa Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, with a large colorful banner behind them that reads 'Sierra Leone welcomes you!'. The event is from June 27 to July 1, 2022.

Highlights of our Interactive and Informative session with delegates and campaigners at Africa 10th Conference on Sexual Health and Rights.

Tina Tarlue (Plan International)
Dr Leyla Hussein (Girl Generation)
Young person standing indoors holding a handwritten sign, wearing an orange T-shirt and a lanyard, with display boards and window in the background.
Sarian Kamara - KDLK
Yasmin Ibrahim - Girl UP
Man holding a whiteboard with writing, standing in an indoor public space with people in the background.
Woman in patterned dress standing next to a decorated display with a tree branch and hanging paper dolls, at an informational booth.
UNFPA
UNFPA
Woman handing a paper cut-out to another person at an indoor event
Person holding a sheet of paper and pointing at hanging paper cutouts of stick figures with speech bubbles, displayed on a vertical panel.
Two women standing indoors, one wearing a bright yellow shirt and floral skirt, the other wearing a striped blazer, holding a brochure or pamphlet, smiling at the camera.
Three women standing together at a conference, wearing badges and colorful clothes, smiling for the camera.
Two women at a table with colorful handmade crafts in an indoor setting, likely a market or fair.
A person dressed in colorful, patterned African-style clothing, holding a sign and an object, standing in front of a blue informational poster at an indoor event or conference.
A pamphlet with a cartoon child raising her hand, titled 'Keep Your Child Safe,' with helpful tips for parents and children, placed on a table with colorful items around.
Two women smiling and holding a handmade sign at a booth with various craft items and children's books on display.
A girl holding a sign and raising her arm, standing next to a table with children's books and toys, with a man taking a photo in the background.
Woman holding a sign and smiling at a booth with hanging dolls and informational posters.
A woman smiling and holding a sign at an indoor event table, standing next to a display with hanging paper dolls and various brochures and books on the table.
A woman stands next to a table with various items and a handwritten sign, inside a shopping mall or airport terminal.
A woman holding a sign that says, 'I want to be on the end of the facilitate,' standing indoors at a table with paper decorations hanging above.
A woman reaching up to touch hanging paper cutouts on a display in an indoor setting. She is holding a piece of paper and wearing a black outfit with a lanyard around her neck.
A woman standing indoors, holding a pink sign with handwritten text, smiling. Behind her is a display with hanging paper gingerbread men and informational signage.
Woman in pink shirt and black tote bag viewing a display of hanging handcrafted decorations at an indoor event.
Person holding a sign that reads 'Want to go on a trip to FMW' inside a room with informational posters and decorations.
Person holding a sign at an indoor booth with informational posters, another person sitting nearby, and various pamphlets and decorations on the table.
A woman wearing a headscarf holds a white sign with handwritten text that says, 'I would love to be part of a family.' She stands indoors near a display board and a table with various items.
A woman wearing an orange headscarf holding a white sign with red writing that says, "I want to see an end to FEMICIDE." She is indoors, standing next to a blue informational poster and a hanging decoration made of strips of paper or fabric.
Person hanging paper ornaments on a display board at an indoor event, with another person sitting nearby.
Participant who believed that professionals like her can also help end violence.
Many p.articipants expressed that FGM must end now in Sierra Leone
This participant said 'I want to see the new FGM it has no place in today's society.
This participant said she wants to see an end to FGM and that political leaders must do more to support survivors like Alimatu.
This participant said 'I want to see equality & fairness' at an indoor event.
A colleague said that 'I will be one of God's favorites for not being cut.
Three women sitting on a stage with a banner behind them that reads 'ACSHR 2023 Sierra Leone Welcomes You' and features event details.
A survivor of abuse through the criminal justice system says victims voices must be heard and must be fully supported with access to therapy.
A participant from the UNFPA in Somalia also added that men and boys must join the fight to end FGM.
UNFPA lead in Somalia said that men can act as allies to women like Alimatu in calling for an end to FGM
A participant also said that the role of medical practitioners in helping women and girls report abuse and violence is so important.
A woman wearing a beige headscarf and tan top smiling while holding a yellow brochure and a hanging display of paper figures in a well-lit indoor space.
Man holding a gingerbread man cookie standing next to a display of cut-out paper gingerbread figures at an indoor event.
A man in a suit and glasses holding a small doll, standing next to a display with numerous paper cutouts of dolls hanging from a frame.
Two men and a woman standing inside a building, with the woman in a yellow dress holding up a peace sign. One man is holding a handwritten sign.
Woman speaking into a microphone on stage at the African Conference 2023, with attendees and a large orange backdrop behind her.
Two people at an indoor event, holding signs and posing for the camera.
Two women looking at a book or notebook at a brightly decorated event, with colorful posters and balloons in the background.
A smiling woman and man posing together in an indoor public space decorated with colorful paper lanterns and banners, with other people seated in the background.
Two women sitting on a bench smiling, holding a certificate or paper. Behind them are colorful posters with notes and charts on the wall.
Three women smiling at a conference or event, wearing colorful dresses and lanyards, with other attendees in the background.
Man speaking at podium with woman in police uniform standing next to him at a conference or event
A woman in a yellow dress speaking into a microphone in a conference room, surrounded by seated attendees, some wearing traditional African attire, with posters on the wall behind them.
At the 10th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights in Sierra Leone, A Girl At A Time championed girls’ rights and gender equality.