Amnesty International Sierra Leone (AISL) Women successfully conducted a two-day national training workshop on October 8th and 9th, 2025, bringing together 32 participants from across the country. The training focused on gender, women’s empowerment, intersectionality, and climate change, fostering deeper understanding and action-oriented dialogue among women leaders, youth, and human rights advocates.
The sessions explored the impact of climate change on women and youth, particularly addressing the unique challenges faced by pregnant women and female students in Sierra Leone. Facilitators guided participants through the foundations of gender and the application of intersectionality in human rights advocacy and programming—highlighting how overlapping identities shape women’s experiences and access to justice.
Participants also examined solutions and mitigation practices adopted by both government and communities in combating climate change. The workshop further unpacked key provisions in recent gender laws and policy frameworks in Sierra Leone, linking them to ongoing national and international efforts to promote gender equality and climate resilience.
Additionally, the training provided an overview of the Feminist Solidarity and Justice Initiative (FSJI) project currently implemented by AISL, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to advancing women’s rights through evidence-based advocacy and inclusive engagement.
The event concluded with a renewed call for collaborative action to strengthen women’s voices in climate and policy decision-making, ensuring that human rights and gender justice remain at the center of Sierra Leone’s sustainable development efforts.