Young Sierra Leoneans Leading the Way Through the CPS ProjectIn Sierra Leone, young people and women often find themselves on the frontlines of conflict — not as combatants, but as those who bear the deepest scars of violence. At the Men’s Association for Gender...
Unsubscribing from the Manosphere: Confronting Online Misogyny and Reclaiming MasculinityAcross the world, online spaces are shaping how young men see themselves, their relationships, and their role in society. One of the most alarming trends in recent years is the...
Historic Justice for Women and Girls: ECOWAS Court Rules Against Sierra Leone on FGM/CThe Men’s Association for Gender Equality – Sierra Leone (MAGE-SL) welcomes the landmark ruling of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which has held the Government of Sierra Leone...
Meet Our Gender Equality ExpertsAt Men’s Association for Gender Equality – Sierra Leone (MAGE-SL), we believe that sustainable social transformation starts with people — skilled, committed, and deeply rooted in their communities.Our multidisciplinary team combines...
HOW MAGE-SL TRANSFORMED MY UNDERSTANDING OF GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH THE MEN POWER POLITICS (MPP) TRAININGBy Patrick Paul Williams Growing up in Sierra Leone, I was immersed in a society shaped by generations of patriarchal norms. Leadership was seen as a man’s domain....
MAGE-SL Honoured for Humanitarian Efforts and Sustainable DevelopmentThe Men’s Association for Gender Equality – Sierra Leone (MAGE-SL) is proud to announce that we have been recognised by the African CEO Media Cooperation for our outstanding humanitarian work and...
Redefining Masculinity: The Real Men Campaign by MAGE-SLThe Men’s Association for Gender Equality – Sierra Leone (MAGE-SL) continues to challenge harmful gender stereotypes through its ongoing Real Men Campaign, an initiative that redefines what it truly means to be a...
Last month, we were honoured to participate in a workshop hosted by the German Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone at the residence of the German Ambassador on Leicester Peak. This gathering brought together Sierra Leonean #NGOs supported by the German Government to...
Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Rights in Sierra Leone! Sonkegenderjustice representatives, Josephine and Blessing, joined the MenEngage Sierra Leone Network AGM on November 8, 2024, at CCSL Hall, Freetown. With representatives from 21 organizations, the AGM...
Building Resilient Communities Together! The Civil Peace Service, Mano River (CPS-MRU) partners from Liberia and Sierra Leone hosted a powerful conference in Monrovia, Liberia (Oct 28–Nov 1, 2024) under the theme: “Working in Partnership to Combat Drugs and Substance...
Challenging Sexist Proverbs: Unpacking Linguistic Sexism in KrioLanguage is one of the most powerful tools shaping how we think, behave, and relate to one another. Yet, it can also unconsciously reinforce inequality. At the Men’s Association for Gender Equality –...
Challenging Sexist Myths in Sierra Leonean CultureIn Sierra Leone, culture and tradition form the backbone of community identity — but some long-held myths and superstitions continue to reinforce gender inequality. These beliefs, often passed down through generations,...
We are thrilled to announce that Reverend Hannah M.G. Gillen, Coordinator of Black Opal, has been elected as the new National Chairperson for the MenEngage Sierra Leone country network. Congratulations! In her inaugural address, Rev. Gillen emphasised the importance...
Last week, our facilitation team was back in the field. This time they engaged sixteen schools across our operational areas in six districts: Moyamba, Pujehun, Kailahun, Kono, Kambia, and Western Urban.Our focus? Empowering the future generation with essential...
We witnessed on the 11th of May the launching of the first factory for the production of alternative and organic charcoal in Sierra Leone. Culture Radio the head of this project is part of the CPS Mano River Programme in Sierra Leone which is funded by Bread for the...
We continue to make strives and gains as a nation in gender inequality and the unequal power relations for women’s rights to ensure their meaningful political participation. Our NDI project with its Men, Power and Politics Program (MPP) continues with cohort 3 and...
At MAGE, we’re all about putting beneficiaries first! Our unique approach involves effective communication in the language our participants feel most comfortable with. Whether it’s Krio, the lingua franca of Sierra Leone, or any of our native languages, we’ve got you...
We are thrilled to receive the Outstanding NGO Award for the second consecutive year, recognizing our Commitment to Excellence, Best Practices, and the Realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sierra Leone. As a Women’s Rights Organization, our...
In late November, we had the pleasure of hosting Rolf Grafe, a specialist in the “Do No Harm” approach, at our office. Mr. Grafe shared valuable insights with our team, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning for development. We are thankful for his support...
UNITE! Invest in preventing violence against Women and Girls!”—this year’s compelling theme for the UN Campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). At our organization, we believe in going beyond the campaign period. Seizing this opportunity, we initiated community...
