Office of the First LadyRepublic of Sierra Leone

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Marking seven years of Hands Off Our Girls

The Office reported on a gathering in Freetown with visiting African First Ladies to mark the campaign’s seventh anniversary.

Dr. Fatima Maada Bio greets a guest during the campaign anniversary engagements
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio greets a guest during the campaign anniversary engagements
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The anniversary gathering

The Office’s account describes a gathering at Chapter One in Freetown. Participants discussed cooperation on the rights and wellbeing of women and girls.

In photographs

Original Office photo set
Two guests in colourful dress at the anniversary engagements
Two guests in colourful dress at the anniversary engagements
Participants seated in front of a backdrop about building resilience
Participants seated in front of a backdrop about building resilience
A wide view of the hall and audience during the anniversary engagements
A wide view of the hall and audience during the anniversary engagements
A group poses onstage during the anniversary engagements
A group poses onstage during the anniversary engagements

The campaign in context

The Office dates the launch of Hands Off Our Girls to December 2018. The campaign has used public advocacy and community engagement to address child marriage and violence against girls.

Adapted from the original report published by the Office of the First Lady.

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