LocationsUNDP partners with Africell Sierra Leone for Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
November 27, 2024
An End Gender-Based Violence public awareness message delivered through Africells Sierra Leones Network.
Freetown, Sierra Leone – November 26,2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sierra Leone wishes to announce a partnership with Africell Sierra Leone to support the nationwide awareness campaign against Sextual and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) during the global 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10, 2024.
Africell will send a series of communication messages to its nationwide subscribers, created by UNDP, to raise awareness about SGBV, its impact, and encourage personal and community action to prevent violence. This collaboration will help amplify critical messages and drive positive change across Sierra Leone.
The communication campaign is designed to reach a wide audience, including both urban and rural communities, ensuring that the message of solidarity and support for survivors of GBV is heard across all regions of the country.
“We are pleased to partner with Africell Sierra Leone in this critical effort to raise awareness about Gender-Based Violence, through this collaboration, we can effectively communicate the importance of addressing GBV to a broad audience, leveraging Africell’s vast subscriber base to amplify our messages and empower communities to take action.” - Fredrick Ampiah, UNDP Resident Representative.
Africell Sierra Leone has long been committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives that drive positive change in the country. By assisting in the distribution of these messages, Africell is helping to educate and inspire action on one of the most urgent social issues facing Sierra Leone.
Africell Sierra Leone created an empowering environment for women, complemented by policies and initiatives that promote gender balance, equal opportunities, and career advancement in the workplace.” - Shadi Gerjawi, Africell Chief Executive Officer.
The 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about gender-based violence and advocating for the rights of women and girls. By joining forces, UNDP Sierra Leone and Africell Sierra Leone aim to engage citizens in a national conversation about ending GBV and provide vital information on available resources for survivors.
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For more information on the campaign or to get involved, please contact:
UNDP Sierra Leone
Email: Janet Dabire,
Communication Specialist
+232 30968950
Africell Sierra Leone
Email: aksesay@africell.sl
Phone: 077928330
Name: Abdul Karim Sesay, Media Relations Manager
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About UNDP Sierra Leone
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is dedicated to helping Sierra Leone achieve sustainable development, with a strong focus on gender equality, human rights, and poverty reduction. UNDP partners with the government, civil society, and the private sector to foster inclusive growth and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
https://www.undp.org/sierra-leone
About Africell Sierra Leone for your
Africell is the leading mobile communications and technology company in Sierra Leone. We launched our services in 2005 and have grown to become the nation’s most popular and trusted brand. In Sierra Leone, Africell offers a mix of reliable and affordable data, voice, and SMS products. We improve lifestyles and create opportunities through mobile money and other helpful technology services.
Through initiatives designed to promote Salone artists and entertainers, Africell gives local talent the platform it deserves and helps bring it to a wider audience. We invest in education and environmental initiatives across the country. Africell Sierra Leone has 950+ employees with expertise spanning engineering, finance, marketing, sales, HR, and more.
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