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UN in Sierra Leone

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UN in Sierra Leone

@UNSierraLeone

Working Together for Sustainable Development in Sierra Leone. #UNSierraLeone #SDGs #LeaveNoOneBehindSL

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Joined January 2014

UN in Sierra Leone
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Res Coord @swakana99 called on MRU youth to “unleash your potential, speak up & build partnerships,” reminding them: “You are One Region, One Generation, One Future,” & key drivers of peace & prosperity across 🇸🇱, Liberia 🇱🇷, Guinea 🇬🇳 & Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮. #MRUYouthConnekt
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At the first-ever #MRUYouthConnekt Forum in Freetown 🇸🇱, Res Coord @swakana99 was “pleased to witness this historic moment,” highlighting the energy & determination of MRU youth, whom she described as “not a burden, but an incredible advantage” for driving growth & innovation.
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Jun 18
In Sierra Leone, a journey from the shadows of survival to the promise of opportunity | Africa Renewal share.google/VWKFAMqVfgSrLl… Thank you @africarenewal for telling our story @UN_SDG @UNWOMEN_SL @moped2025 @IsataMahoi
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Jun 18
Statement by UN Resident Coordinator @swakana99 at the #MRU #YouthConnekt Forum 2026 Opening Segment👇👇 sierraleone.un.org/en/317565-stat…
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Jun 18
This is who showed up. 🌍🔥 Young founders, creatives, changemakers and leaders, from four nations, in one room in Freetown. 🇸🇱 Day One of #MRUYouthConnekt is belonging to the generation that’s done waiting. 🙌
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Jun 18
The opening act? None other than @drizilik. 🎤🔥 One of Salone’s finest kicks off #MRUYouthConnekt, and the energy is already through the roof. 🇸🇱🌍
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Jun 18
Sierra Leonean singers #Drizilik & I-Tribe lighting up the stage at the start of the #MRU #YouthConnekt here in Freetown
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Jun 17
Joint Steering Committee charts path to stronger development outcomes in Sierra Leone👇👇👇 sierraleone.un.org/en/317564-join… @swakana99 @moped2025 @UN_SDG
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United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support
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Jun 16
Peacebuilding Week begins in 6 days. UN High Commissioner @UNHumanRights @volker_turk reflects on the Peacebuilding Fund's partnership with the UN Human Rights Office, as the Fund marks its 20th anniversary: "As the Fund celebrates its 20th anniversary, I pay tribute to its work.
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Jun 17
Yesterday, a cross-section of members of the Civil Society National Reference Group (CSNRG) for the @GlobalSpotlight in 🇸🇱 presented their 2026 costed workplan to the Res Coord @swakana99 UN agencies & implementing partners. CSNRG plays a vital role in advancing civil
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Jun 17
society engagement, accountability & advocacy to end violence against women & girls & harmful practices across all programme pillars: Laws & Institutions, Prevention, Response & Women’s Movement. @EUinSierraLeone #UNDP #UNICEF #UNFPA #UNWomen #EVAWG #CSOengagement
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Jun 17
Honoured to welcome H.E. President @julius_maadabio as Guest of Honour at the #MRUYouthConnekt Forum 2026 as we bring together a generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers to shape the future of our region. One Region. One Generation. One Future. 🇸🇱🌍
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Jun 16
Opening remarks at the Joint Steering Committee of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework ( 2024-2030)⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ sierraleone.un.org/en/317474-un-r… @swakana99
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Jun 16
In line with its oversight mandate under the 🇺🇳 Cooperation Framework , co‑chairs 🇺🇳 RC @swakana99 & @moped2025 Kenyeh Barlay convened the Joint Steering Committee today. Discussions covered the recent high‑level field visit, the 2025 Annual Results Report & PBF priorities.
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