Carter Center Commends Sierra Leone Judiciary for Advancing Gender Equality Reforms

2 weeks ago

The Project Coordinator for the Rule of Law Portfolio at the U.S.-based Carter Center, Mohamed Jalloh, has commended the Judiciary of Sierra Leone for its progressive leadership in promoting gender equality...

Bambara Town Women’s Organisation Launches Initiative to Tackle Harmful Gender Norms and Advance Equality

4 months ago

The Bambara Town Women’s Organisation has launched a transformative new project titled “Challenging Harmful Gender Norms and Promoting Gender Equality in Bambara Town.” The initiative, made possible...

Why SLPP Deserves a Third Term in Office – Vice President Juldeh Jalloh

4 months ago

Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has outlined reasons why the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) should continue in office beyond 2028, listing government efforts since 2018 in areas such as health,...

First Lady Fatima Bio Honoured at 50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Awards

5 months ago

The First Lady, Fatima Bio, was recognised as one of the 50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women during an award ceremony held on Friday night at the Freetown International Conference Centre. The event...

National Youth Commission to Disburse $2.4 Million Among 8,000 Young Sierra Leoneans

6 months ago

Thousands of young people across Sierra Leone will soon receive a $300 one-time cash support from the National Youth Commission (NYC) as part of a new effort to boost youth-led businesses and job creation. The...

SLCAA Director General Showcases Sierra Leone’s Aviation Plans at AFI Forum 2025

6 months ago

The Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Musayeroh Barrie, represented Sierra Leone at the 2025 Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week, where she highlighted the nation's...

First Lady Fatima Bio Chairs OAFLAD 2nd Steering Committee Meeting

6 months ago

First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, serving as President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), chaired the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting, which brought together fellow First Ladies...

Survey Reveals Lack of Awareness on Gender Equality Act Among Sierra Leonean Women

8 months ago

A recent survey conducted by Media Matters for Women, in collaboration with UN Women Sierra Leone, has highlighted a troubling lack of awareness regarding the Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE)...

President Maada Bio: “We’re Making History Together in Advancing Gender Equality”

9 months ago

In a recent address, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone expressed his commitment to achieving gender parity in all areas of society. "We are not about to witness history, we are actually making...

President Bio Receives Awards for Gender Equality and Education

10 months ago

President Julius Maada Bio has been awarded two prestigious African honors for his leadership in gender equality and girl child education. He received the African HeForShe Champion of the Year 2024 and...