First Lady Fatima Bio Honored with ‘Champion of Change’ Award at UNGA Event

12 months ago

First Lady of Sierra Leone, Madam Fatima Maada Bio, has been awarded the Just Right Champion of Change Award at a high-level event on child marriage, organized by Just Right for Children (JRC), on the...

First Lady Fatima Bio Hosts High-Level UNGA Side Event on Peace and Security in New York 

12 months ago

The First Lady of Sierra Leone and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Madam Fatima Bio, has hosted a high-level side event on the margins of the 80th Session...

Journalist Laments Empty Seats During President Bio’s Address at UNGA

12 months ago

A Sierra Leonean journalist has drawn attention to the sparse attendance during President Julius Maada Bio’s address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, contrasting the empty...

President Bio Calls for UN Reform, Ceasefires, and Climate Justice in UNGA Address

12 months ago

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, advocating for a "reimagined multilateralism" and a more "brave" United Nations. His remarks touched...

Gender Minister Meets UK Envoy to Strengthen Cooperation on Ending Harmful Practices

12 months ago

The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, has met with the United Kingdom’s Envoy for Women and Girls to strengthen bilateral cooperation on ending harmful practices, advancing...

First Lady Fatima Bio Pauses OAFLAD Duties to Support Husband at UNGA

12 months ago

The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio, has paused her official duties as President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) to support her husband, President Julius...

President Bio Reaffirms Africa’s Demand for Permanent UN Security Council Seats at C-10 Summit

12 months ago

President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, also serving as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority and Coordinator of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) on UN Security Council Reform, has reiterated...

Kandeh Yumkella Arrives in New York for UNGA High-Level Energy and Climate Engagements

12 months ago

Hon. Dr. Kandeh Yumkella has arrived in New York City to participate in a series of engagements on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), following a distinguished...

Sierra Leone Ambassador Kallon Joins Global Leaders to Mark UN at 80 in New York

12 months ago

Ambassador Junisa Precious Gbeteh Sallu Kallon of Sierra Leone participated alongside international dignitaries at the United Nations Headquarters on Friday to formally commemorate the 80th anniversary...

President Bio Arrives in New York for UN General Assembly High-Level Week

12 months ago

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has arrived in New York City to participate in the High-Level Week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The President's schedule includes a series...