{"id":1996,"date":"2025-08-26T04:32:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T04:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fjnetwork.org\/index\/?p=1996"},"modified":"2025-08-26T04:59:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T04:59:31","slug":"thursdays-in-black-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fjnetwork.org\/index\/thursdays-in-black-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursdays in Black Campaign:Challenging and Speaking Against Rape, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Discrimination, and Any Act of Gender-based Violence\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Anglican Diocese of Bo hosted a powerful One-Day Interactive Empowerment Session in partnership with Young Women for Change (YWfC)and the Women\u2019s Union of the Diocese, bringing together 70 young women for a day of teaching, dialogue, and inspiration under the banner of faith, dignity, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event took place at the historic St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral in Bo, and the session focused on critical topics facing young women today, including sexual purity, setting boundaries, wise decision-making, and the importance of resisting peer pressure and unhealthy influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was officially opened with a warm welcome and prayer by the Rt. Rev. Solomon Scott-Manga, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Bo. In his remarks, Bishop Scott-Manga emphasized the Church\u2019s commitment to investing in the spiritual, moral, and leadership development of young women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis Cathedral stands not only as a house of prayer, but also as a center of empowerment. We are raising daughters of strength, faith, and purpose.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Rt. Rev. Solomon Scott-Manga<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexual Purity, Boundaries & Wisdom, delivered by Rev. Dr. Tolbert Thomas Jallah, Jr., Regional Executive Director of the Faith and Justice Network (FJN), the first session offered biblical, practical, and empowering guidance on living a life of sexual integrity and making wise choices grounded in faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSexual purity is not about shame\u2014it is about strength, self-respect, and protecting the purpose God placed in you.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Rev. Dr. Tolbert Jallah<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev. Jallah emphasized the importance of setting emotional, physical, and spiritual boundaries, urging the young women to lead lives anchored in their God-given dignity and identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saying No to Peer Pressure & Unhealthy Influence, in his second presentation, Rev. Jallah addressed the growing pressures faced by youth in a rapidly changing world. He challenged the participants to develop the courage to say \u201cNO\u201d to behaviors, relationships, and influences that threaten their values, future, and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t have to follow the crowd to find your purpose. True leadership is found in standing firm when others waver.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Rev. Dr. Tolbert Jallah<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the two sessions, the young women participated in open discussions, where they shared personal stories, asked bold questions, and reflected on how to apply the teachings in their daily lives. Leaders from both the YWfC and the Women\u2019s Union guided these discussions, fostering an atmosphere of trust, learning, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflections from Participants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday I learned that saying NO doesn\u2019t make me weak\u2014it makes me wise.\u201d <\/em>\u2014 Ms. Mariama Konteh., Sierra Leone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI now understand that my body is sacred, and I must guard it with wisdom and dignity.\u201d <\/em>\u2014 Ms. Freena S. Koikoi., Liberia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe presence of our church leaders gave me confidence that my growth matters to the church and to God.\u201d \u2014 Ms. Tenquiono S. M. Justine, Guinea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a Shared Commitment to Empower Young Women, the session concluded with closing reflections, prayers, and renewed commitment from both Young Women for Change and the Women\u2019s Union to continue supporting young women\u2019s moral and spiritual development through mentorship, faith-based programs, and leadership training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We extend heartfelt appreciation to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Rt. Rev. Solomon Scott-Manga, for his spiritual leadership and continued support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Rt. Rev. Dr. James B. Sellee for standing in solidarity with all who resist violence and work for peace, justice, and freedom, across borders and cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Rev. Dr. Tolbert Thomas Jallah, Jr., for his rich and impactful presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The dedicated members of the Women\u2019s Union and Young Women for Change team who helped organize this life-giving session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one-day event is part of a broader movement to equip young women with tools for moral leadership, rooted in faith and dignity. It serves as a reminder that transformational leadership begins with self-awareness, discipline, and the courage to choose what is right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay connected with us as we continue building up a generation of women leaders, peacemakers, and value-driven changemakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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