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The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to the rehabilitation and empowerment of women and girls in conflict with the law, emphasising that they are not beyond redemption and deserve dignity, opportunity, and access to life-changing skills.
This was highlighted during a high-level engagement featuring the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr Isata Mahoi, who joined a powerful initiative aimed at advancing skills development for women and girls at a Correctional Centre, with a strong focus on fashion as a tool for empowerment, creativity, and economic independence.
Through this initiative, participants are being equipped with practical skills in fashion design, offering them not only technical training but also renewed confidence, self-expression, and a sustainable pathway to livelihood opportunities after serving their time.
The programme forms part of a broader national effort to empower, reform, and rehabilitate women and girls in correctional facilities. It was organised by Madam Isha Johansen, former President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), and is being widely regarded as a significant step in advancing gender empowerment, social inclusion, and restorative justice.
The initiative also underscores the growing collaboration between government institutions and private sector actors in creating meaningful opportunities for vulnerable women and girls across the country.
During the engagement, Minister Dr Isata Mahoi outlined key government reforms aimed at strengthening the protection, empowerment, and rehabilitation of women and girls in conflict with the law, including those in incarceration. She noted that these reforms focus on enhancing institutional support systems, expanding access to skills training, improving welfare conditions, and ensuring that no woman or girl is left behind.
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring that every woman and girl, regardless of their circumstances, has access to opportunities for growth, empowerment, and a better future.
The initiative concluded with a strong message of hope and inclusion, reinforcing the belief that second chances are possible and that every woman can rise when given the right support and opportunities.
