The caucus engages in a range of programs and activities both inside and outside Parliament:
a. Legislative Workshops & Training
- Training on Parliamentary Standing Orders and the GEWE Act to better legislate and oversee gender-inclusive lawmaking.
b. Awareness & Outreach Events
- Annual Orange Day celebrations and strategic launches that coincide with International Women’s Day themes and galvanize awareness on gender equality.
Policy dialogues on implementation challenges of gender-related laws like the Sexual Offences Act.https://sierraloaded.sl/news/female-caucus-sexual-offences-act-implementation/?utm
c. Mentorship and Leadership Development
- Mentorship training sessions aimed at empowering youth and preparing future women leaders.
d. Collaborations
- Partnerships with international bodies such as International IDEA, UNDP, and donor agencies to support legislative effectiveness and gender mainstreaming.
Services & Outputs
The caucus’s activities deliver direct and indirect services such as:
- Capacity-building modules for MPs and youth leaders.
- Public awareness campaigns about gender-focused laws (GEWE Act, Sexual Offences Act, etc.).
- Reports and policy recommendations on implementation and reform issues.
- Mentorship networks connecting elected women leaders with future women leaders.
Gender Empowerment Activities
Gender empowerment is central to the caucus’s mission. Notable efforts include:
- Advocacy for equal representation through quota laws and legal frameworks (30 % minimum representation).
https://www.ipu.org/news/news-in-brief/2023-07/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm
Training workshops focused on gender mainstreaming in governance and parliamentary procedure.https://www.premiermedia-sl.com/female-parliamentary-caucus-trains-on-standing-orders-and-gewe-act/?utm
Community outreach and dialogues on gender-based violence and women’s rights.
Strategic collaborations with private sector partners (e.g., Orange Sierra Leone) to advance women’s civic engagement and leadership.
Impact & Significance
The caucus has contributed to:
- Higher female representation in Parliament following quota implementation.
https://www.ipu.org/news/news-in-brief/2023-07/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm
Increased visibility of gender issues in legislative priorities.
Strengthened networks across national and regional parliamentary gender bodies, including ECOWAS female parliamentarians.
https://statehouse.gov.sl/ecowas-female-parliamentarians-honour-sierra-leones-president-julius-maada-bio-for-exceptional-leadership-in-empowering-women-guarantee-support-for-governments-human-capital-develop/?utm Enhanced public engagement on gender equality and women’s rights.