One of Sierra Leone’s finest lawmakers from the Northern District of Tonkolili, Hon. Mabinty Fatmata Angel Funna is exceptionally breaking political boundaries after she was recently seen on many occasions representing her people and country at the international stage.

The female politician’s political prominence began a decade ago as the Honourable Member of Parliament representing the people of the then amalgamated Chiefdoms of Kunike Sanda and Follawusu where her development trajectories touched the lives of many.

Recently, her passion for community growth and humanity took her to the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) where she is a member representing the people of Sierra Leone.

In pursuit of her long standing passion for security and development, Hon. Funna was spotted a few days ago in Abuja, Nigeria where she joined other women from across the West African subregion for a three days capacity building program which focuses mainly on Women’s Participation in Conflict Prevention, Dialogue and Preventive Diplomacy.

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The legal luminary was invited together with other female parliamentarians and leaders across Africa by the African Union Commission in collaboration with the African First Ladies Peace Mission.

The Capacity Building Program which took place in Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria started from the 17th and ended on 19th December 2024.

The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda is a set of UN Security Council resolutions that promote gender equality and women’s participation in conflict prevention and resolution.

The WPS agenda recognizes the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and girls and aims to ensure that women are included in decision-making processes related to peace building.

The agenda is based on 10 UN Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 1325, which was adopted in 2000.

The agenda was built on four pillars: prevention, participation, protection, relief, and recovery.

The WPS agenda applies to many areas, including peace negotiations, aid management, peace operations, and election processes.

Hon Mabinty Funna’s invitation was a testament to her unwavering commitment and passion for security especially advocating for the safety of women during conflicts.

During her presentation, Hon. Funna highlighted the significance of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, which she emphasized recognizes the critical role of women in preventing and resolving conflicts, building peace and ensuring security.

According to the female politician, the agenda promotes the inclusion of women in peace processes and decision making. In the ECOWAS region, where conflicts and political instability are prevalent, Hon. Funna Esq said, empowering women to take part in peace processes is crucial for creating sustainable peace and development.

“Women played pivotal roles in community dynamics and can be instrumental in conflict prevention. Their perspectives and experiences can help identify early warning signs and foster dialogue, making their involvement essential for sustainability, according to Hon. Funna Esq.

She ended her presentation with vital recommendations that will put women on the forefront of building at local, national and international levels. With such an impressive presentation, Hon. Funna Esq was seen as a catalyst and ambassador of peace and women emancipation.

Her speeches and presentation throughout the program were instrumental and help in convincing the International Community the need to involve women in conflict prevention and control.