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The Sierra Leone Parliamentary Female Caucus has intensified national advocacy for gender inclusion and the protection of women’s rights as part of the ongoing constitutional review process, during a two-day engagement held at Committee Room One in the Parliament Building in Freetown on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
The engagement, which was co-funded by the Parliament of Sierra Leone and PetroJetty, brought together female Members of Parliament, government officials, civil society representatives, and development partners to examine gender-related provisions in the proposed Constitution of Sierra Leone Amendment Act 2025.
Held under the theme, “Examining Gender Provisions in the Proposed Constitution of Sierra Leone Amendment Act 2025,” the programme focused on strengthening women’s participation in constitutional reforms and promoting discussions on equality, representation, inclusion, and the protection of women’s rights within Sierra Leone’s democratic governance framework.
Delivering the welcome address, the Clerk of Parliament, Mr. Karmoh K. Conteh, reflected on the historical development of the Parliamentary Female Caucus and recalled earlier institutional efforts under the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Project, which aimed at amplifying women’s voices in Parliament and increasing women’s political participation.
Mr. Conteh acknowledged what he described as significant progress in women’s representation, particularly the achievement of the 30 percent benchmark for women in governance. He encouraged female legislators to remain united and strategic in advancing broader women’s participation and inclusion through the constitutional reform process.
According to the Clerk of Parliament, the constitutional review process presents an important opportunity for women leaders and stakeholders to strengthen legal protections and ensure greater inclusion of women in governance and national decision-making.
The engagement also served as a platform for participants to deliberate on proposed constitutional provisions affecting women and girls, while examining mechanisms to improve equality and democratic participation across the country.
The discussions formed part of wider national consultations surrounding the proposed Constitution of Sierra Leone Amendment Act 2025, which seeks to address governance reforms and strengthen democratic institutions in Sierra Leone.
The Parliamentary Female Caucus reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for gender-responsive constitutional reforms and ensuring that women’s voices remain central in shaping the country’s democratic future.
