AMNet - Advocacy Movement Network

Advocacy Movement Network in partnership with International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria is implementing project entitled “Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West Africa – Phase I (FMM West Africa II)” in Sierra Leone. The project builds on achievements from the first phase I (FMM I) and aims to strengthen the development potential of migration in West Africa by supporting the effective implementation of ECOWAS Free Movement Protocols and promoting the rights of migrants and cross border populations

AMNet paid a courtesy call to The Anti-Trafficking in persons secretariat to debrief the Executive Director, Mr Dehunge Shaka on the FMM- phase II project and soliciting their inclusive participation in the implementation of grant

AMNet in collaboration with IOM Nigeria, with funds from European Union is implementing FMM phase II project with the aim of popularizing the ECIOWAS Free Movement Protocol and legal norms The project is implemented in three districts including Pujehun, Kambia and Koinadugu The overarching goal of the project to facilitate capacity development and information sharing in preventing and responding to irregular migration and human trafficking

With support from All We Can International, AMNet is undertaking a two-day Mid-Term Review of its Strategic Plan spanning from 2023-2028. This event convened staff from Koinadugu, Pujehun, Kambia and The Headquarters to critically reflects on its achievements and challenges faced during the implementation of the strategy.

The All We Can/Y Care International communication team recently visited Pujehun District and Mafaray community in the Kambia District as part of our ongoing efforts to evaluate our structures and project's impact and share inspiring human-interest stories that highlighted the positive changes taking place in those communities.
This visit also serves to strengthen the partnership with our school's anti-FGM club and Peace Club members, fostering vital awareness and support within the community.
Together with our partners and the strong backing of our communities, we are committed to driving the change we envision.

As today marks international zero tolerance day on FGM/C, AMNet would like to remind Law Makers about their commitments towards the progressive realisation of children's right. Sierra Leone hasn't got a law that prohibit FGM/C for children. This years commemoration coincided with efforts made by child protection partners and The Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs to amend the child rights act of 2007. We want to plead to our esteem Law Makers, to show some love to the children of Sierra Leone by a way of supporting the Child rights bill which is a progressive bill that upholds and promote the rights of ALL Sierra Leone Children.
Furthermore, AMNet would like to call on Paramount Chiefs, Tribal Heads, Village Headmen to engage their constituencies on the importance of their girl child education. Our children need to be treated with dignity and respect that they deserve. As parents, caregivers and guardians we have the moral obligation to protect and care for our children. Female ge***al mutilation is a human rights abuse, in light of this the practice should be criminalise especially for girls under the age of eighteen years

The All We Can/Y-care Liberia partners recently visited AMNet in Sierra Leone to learn about the organization's projects and strategies for achieving its goals. The partners explored AMNet's project sites to gain insight into the organization’s work. Additionally, AMNet benefited from the feedback from the Liberia partners, which helped identify areas for improvement. Overall, it was an exciting and educational visit.

Advocacy Movement Network (AMNet) hosted a meeting with the National Council of Sowie Women on the proposed Child Rights Bill 2024.