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Theriyeh Koroma-Nenneh is a passionate advocate for feminist and queer rights, a seasoned Social and Behavioral Change Communications Professional, and a dedicated writer specializing in human interest stories.
As the Founder and Team Leader of Feminist United Sierra Leone and Allies, she employs a radicalized approach to confront systemic issues that hinder progress in gender equality and women's empowerment. Theriyeh collaborates with fellow activists, serving on various influential panels and committees to champion gender-sensitive policies and programs within government.
Her expertise in communication plays a pivotal role in her intersectional work with marginalized communities, including women, non-binary individuals, and vulnerable children. She has excelled at identifying communication needs and devising and executing communication strategies for organizations and companies such as UNICEF Sierra Leone, UNFPA Sierra Leone, BRAC Sierra Leone, and BRAC Liberia, to address pressing social issues. Currently, she leads communications and visibility efforts for the Children's Right Innovation Fund.
Theriyeh is also a co-editor and co-writer of "Feminist Voice from Sierra Leone" the country's first indigenous feminist anthology. This anthology compiles the experiences and insights of feminists in Sierra Leone.
Her authoritative voice and writings have been featured on reputable mainstream platforms, including Politico Newspaper and The World News.
Growing up in a humble slum community in Sierra Leone, I bore witness to the harsh reality that girls faced, where their vulnerability was only compounded by the twin specters of early marriage and teenage pregnancy. In those precarious circumstances, it remained uncertain whether my own fate would unfold differently, for I, too, was exposed to the same challenges.
Amidst the myriad questions that swirled in my young mind, there was one that stood out, perhaps as naive as it was profound: Why did the world seem to bear such an unjust burden against women and girls? It was the girls who bore the weight of endless domestic chores, and the women who silently internalized their pain and suffering within a system that perpetually cast them as victims.
My heart yearned to be a catalyst for change. When I achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the female President of the Mass Communications Department at Fourth Bay College, I embarked on a personal crusade to demonstrate that women were capable of transcending the confines of victimhood. It was in that moment of inspiration that I birthed "Feminists United Sierra Leone and Allies," a beacon of hope determined to challenge the systemic injustices and patriarchal norms that had long stifled the rights and opportunities of women.
Over time, I have had the privilege of witnessing a transformation in the discourse surrounding feminism in Sierra Leone. The dialogue has shifted, and with every passing day, we inch closer to a society that guarantees the safety, equality, and dignity of women and vulnerable groups.
On International Women's Day 2021, I proudly marked a personal milestone by officially appending my mother's name, "Nenneh," as a suffix to my paternal "Koroma" surname.
This act was a testament to my unwavering commitment to forging a brighter future—a future in which Theriyeh becomes synonymous with a society that champions the rights and voices of its women.
I embody the spirit of a warrior, steadfast in my quest to break the chains of inequality and injustice. Each day, I strive to live authentically, and in doing so, I hope to inspire others to join me on this remarkable journey towards a more equitable and compassionate world.
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