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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Sierra Leone\u2019s First Lady, Fatima Bio has on the 11th November, 2023 reaffirmed the Government\u2019s total commitment to the Gender Equality and Women\u2019s Empowerment Act as the keynote speaker at the Women\u2019s Forum Sierra Leone Dinner and Awards Night at the Bintumani Conference in Freetown.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The event was hosted by the Women\u2019s Forum Sierra Leone, which clearly highlighted the organization\u2019s significant contributions to addressing gender-based violence, advocating for education and economic empowerment, and promoting political participation for women in the country. The event targeted the theme, \u201cMaking the Gender Equality and Women\u2019s Empowerment Act Work for the Betterment of the Country\u201d.<\/p>\n

In her statement, the first lady shared updates on the successes of her flagship project being the \u201cHands Off Our Girls\u201d campaign in the country as well as presenting President Bio\u2019s initiatives, such as declaring a state of emergency on rape, establishing a one-stop center, and creating a sexual offenses court.<\/p>\n

She addressed challenges women face, emphasizing societal expectations conflicting with women\u2019s career pursuits and the importance of understanding the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Act for defending women\u2019s rights. She encouraged women to engage in various professions and harness technology, stressing the need for increased awareness and publicizing the Act.<\/p>\n

She added that, the government is totally committed to implementing the dictates of the Act, ensuring a 30% quota for women in all government institutions.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Sierra Leone\u2019s First Lady, Fatima Bio has on the 11th November, 2023 reaffirmed the Government\u2019s total commitment to the Gender Equality and Women\u2019s Empowerment Act as the keynote speaker at the Women\u2019s Forum Sierra Leone Dinner and Awards Night at the Bintumani Conference in Freetown. 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