12/08/2026
Youth Stand for Human Rights Sierra Leone, Kono Chapter and other youth led organizations joined Advocate for Social Justice and Development - A S J D- SL with support from ActionAid Sierra Leone to commemorate International Youth Day for the first time in Kono District at the Augustine Sahr Sheku Dukono Hall, D.O. Barracks, Koidu City.
Under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” the gathering created space for young people to discuss key challenges affecting them, including education and livelihoods, drug abuse, gender equality, youth participation, democracy, and climate justice.
We were reminded that young people are not only leaders of tomorrow, they are leaders of today. We must be empowered with opportunities, skills, dignity, meaningful participation, and platforms to influence decisions that affect our lives. At Youth Stand for Human Rights Sierra Leone, we remain committed to amplifying youth voices and promoting human rights, justice, accountability, and inclusive development.
We extend our profound gratitude to ASJD-SL and ActionAid Sierra Leone for making this important commemoration possible.Together, let our commitments produce action and create opportunities for the young people of Kono and Sierra Leone.