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Here’s @JKaifala's take on #remembrance and #healing as Sierra Leoneans commemorate the bloody rebel invasion of Freetown in 1999. What’s your take? – at Sierra Leone
Behind-the-scenes images from the making of 'Hands On: the remarkable stories of three people living with a limb difference. Premiering soon in Freetown and online. The series were produced in partnership with @KoalaaCommunity @GDIHub and @FCDOGovUK funding.
We're in Pujehun witnessing a townhall organised by our partner, #RadioWanjei. Women and girls from 4 chiefdoms are at the court barray to discuss, share experience listening to radio programmes that we have been supporting the station
to produce with funds from @WorldVisionSL.
Not so straightforward enti? The first and safest thing to do is to verify claims and statements you find online. #Didyouknow #misinformation #disinformation #iVerify
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How would you respond? Please pick one answer and let us know in the comments
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Up for a #MondayQuiz? Let's see your answers in this first of a series of #digitalmedialiteracy quiz.
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It’s #WorldMentalhealthDay. Stress is a major contributor to the mental and physical health challenges people face. We would like to hear from you: how do you manage stress? Please share your top tips in the comments section.
How can young people use their influence and voice on social media for good? Here’s a quote from youth advocate @amb_harass
What do you think? Tell us in the comments.
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How can young people use their influence and voice on social media for good? Here’s a quote from feminist movement leader @AmbWarriorTee
What do you think? Tell us in the comments.
@UNDPSierraLeone
With our partners @SLAJ_Salone , @IRNSalone and @UNDPSierraLeone, we spent the last two days reflecting on our collective efforts to tackle #misinformation and #disinformation and increase media literacy through #iVerifySierraLeone. Thank you all for coming!
We're proud to be working with partners, @UNDPSierraLeone, @SLAJ_Salone and @IRNSalone to increase digital media literacy and tackle #misinformation #disinformation in Sierra Leone. – at Sierra Leone
Currently underway in Freetown!
On this #DemocracyDay, #iVerifySierraLeone is conducting a comprehensive review of its efforts in combating disinformation and misinformation in the lead-up to, during, and after the June 2023 general elections organized by @SLAJ_Salone
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Very useful Lessons Learned Workshop. Looking forward to day 2.
Extremely grateful to all our partners @UNDPSierraLeone @bbcmaSL @IRNSalone @IrlEmbFreetown @CanadainSL @IcelandDevCoop @EUinSierraLeone
How can young people use their influence and voice on social media for good? Here’s a quote from journalist and blogger @mopkay
What do you think? Tell us in the comments.
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How can young people use their influence and voice on social media for good? Here’s a quote from writer and social media influencer @Hamza4SL
What do you think? Tell us in the comments.
@UNDPSierraLeone
Please join us for a presentation and Q&A with journalists from the BBC Verify Team. BBC Verify showcases the advanced editorial tools and techniques BBC news journalists use to investigate, source and verify information, video, and images.
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The new parliament has opened today. Institute for Governance Reform - IGR @andrewlavali breaks down the composition and what it will mean for law-making. What do you think? Tell us in the comments.
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An evaluation of our work in Sierra Leone has shown that radio can shift attitudes among at-risk teenage girls and their families to support girls’ learning. Read the findings: bbc.in/3rtcmaq #Equality #WomensRights
@FCDOGEC @bbcmaSL @UNFPASierraleon
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Can radio help build a more supportive environment for girls’ education in Sierra Leone? An evaluation of our work has found it can! Read our insights here: bbc.in/44EUWFY #WYSD #Equality
@RESCUEorg @FCDOGEC @Concern @RestDevSalone @bbcmaSL
To what extent do you scrutinize information you find online? @UNDPSierraLeone
#SaloneDecides2023
Should anyone hate another person because they hold different political views? @UNDPSierraLeone
#SaloneDecides2023
