Game-Changing Move: Sierra Leone Set to Double Maternity Leave—What It Means for New Moms!
Chairperson of the Committee on Gender and Children’s Affairs in Sierra Leone’s Parliament, Hon. Cathrine Zainab Tarawally has announced plans to extend maternal leave from three to six months. Speaking ahead of World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from August 1 to August 7, Hon. Tarawally emphasised Parliament’s commitment to enhancing support for new mothers. She […]
Groundbreaking Victory: Sierra Leone’s First Lady Dr. Fatima Bio Leads Historic Child Marriage Ban
Child Marriage Ban Law: H.E Dr Fatima Bio Breaks Bounds Unconquered By Any First Lady YetFreetown, Sierra Leone (Afrinity)-On rainy Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Sierra Leonean President, Bri-Gen. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, signed into Law Sierra Leone’s Anti- Child Marriage Act; which allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated.Salone Women, wives, […]
First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, Leads Official Launch of #WeAreEqual Campaign to Abolish Child Marriage and Promote Education at Bintumani Conference Center
The stage is set for the Official Launch of #WeAreEqual Campaign in Sierra Leone on the theme: Abolish Child Marriage and keep them in Learning. hosted by the Office the First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio at the Bintumani Conference Center Aberdee.