The caucus engages in a range of programs and activities both inside and outside Parliament:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Legislative Workshops & Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nTraining on Parliamentary Standing Orders and the GEWE Act to better legislate and oversee gender-inclusive lawmaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\nFemale Parliamentary Caucus Trains on Standing Orders and GEWE Act<\/a><\/blockquote><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b. Awareness & Outreach Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Annual <strong>Orange Day celebrations<\/strong> and strategic launches that coincide with International Women\u2019s Day themes and galvanize awareness on gender equality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sKRhlIbTbj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/orange-female-parliamentary-caucus-orange-day\/\">Orange Sierra Leone And Female Parliamentary Caucus Observe Orange Day Celebration<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Orange Sierra Leone And Female Parliamentary Caucus Observe Orange Day Celebration” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/orange-female-parliamentary-caucus-orange-day\/embed\/#?secret=q4A4u1VCHH#?secret=sKRhlIbTbj\" data-secret=\"sKRhlIbTbj\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Policy dialogues<\/strong> on implementation challenges of gender-related laws like the Sexual Offences Act.<a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-caucus-sexual-offences-act-implementation\/?utm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-caucus-sexual-offences-act-implementation\/?utm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>c. Mentorship and Leadership Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentorship training<\/strong> sessions aimed at empowering youth and preparing future women leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9vdsDH5Bnz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-members-parliament-mentorship\/\">Female Members of Parliament Attends Mentorship Training<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Female Members of Parliament Attends Mentorship Training” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-members-parliament-mentorship\/embed\/#?secret=5rjgSeTnOR#?secret=9vdsDH5Bnz\" data-secret=\"9vdsDH5Bnz\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>d. Collaborations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Partnerships with international bodies such as <strong>International IDEA<\/strong>, <strong>UNDP<\/strong>, and donor agencies to support legislative effectiveness and gender mainstreaming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-premier-news-sl wp-block-embed-premier-news-sl\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"g4V33JsMUE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiermedia-sl.com\/female-parliamentary-caucus-trains-on-standing-orders-and-gewe-act\/\">Female Parliamentary Caucus Trains on Standing Orders and GEWE Act<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Female Parliamentary Caucus Trains on Standing Orders and GEWE Act” — Premier News SL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiermedia-sl.com\/female-parliamentary-caucus-trains-on-standing-orders-and-gewe-act\/embed\/#?secret=vUyxZpdZWy#?secret=g4V33JsMUE\" data-secret=\"g4V33JsMUE\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Services & Outputs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The caucus\u2019s activities deliver direct and indirect services such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capacity-building modules<\/strong> for MPs and youth leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public awareness campaigns<\/strong> about gender-focused laws (GEWE Act, Sexual Offences Act, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reports and policy recommendations<\/strong> on implementation and reform issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentorship networks<\/strong> connecting elected women leaders with future women leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9vdsDH5Bnz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-members-parliament-mentorship\/\">Female Members of Parliament Attends Mentorship Training<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Female Members of Parliament Attends Mentorship Training” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-members-parliament-mentorship\/embed\/#?secret=5rjgSeTnOR#?secret=9vdsDH5Bnz\" data-secret=\"9vdsDH5Bnz\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gender Empowerment Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender empowerment is central to the caucus\u2019s mission. Notable efforts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advocacy for equal representation<\/strong> through quota laws and legal frameworks (30 % minimum representation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipu.org\/news\/news-in-brief\/2023-07\/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm\">https:\/\/www.ipu.org\/news\/news-in-brief\/2023-07\/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Training workshops<\/strong> focused on gender mainstreaming in governance and parliamentary procedure.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiermedia-sl.com\/female-parliamentary-caucus-trains-on-standing-orders-and-gewe-act\/?utm\">https:\/\/www.premiermedia-sl.com\/female-parliamentary-caucus-trains-on-standing-orders-and-gewe-act\/?utm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Community outreach and dialogues<\/strong> on gender-based violence and women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dTrAHntJcp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-caucus-sexual-offences-act-implementation\/\">Parliamentary Female Caucus Concludes Workshop on Sexual Offences Act Implementation<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Parliamentary Female Caucus Concludes Workshop on Sexual Offences Act Implementation” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-caucus-sexual-offences-act-implementation\/embed\/#?secret=yzoXTN6khY#?secret=dTrAHntJcp\" data-secret=\"dTrAHntJcp\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategic collaborations<\/strong> with private sector partners (e.g., Orange Sierra Leone) to advance women\u2019s civic engagement and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sKRhlIbTbj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/orange-female-parliamentary-caucus-orange-day\/\">Orange Sierra Leone And Female Parliamentary Caucus Observe Orange Day Celebration<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Orange Sierra Leone And Female Parliamentary Caucus Observe Orange Day Celebration” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/orange-female-parliamentary-caucus-orange-day\/embed\/#?secret=q4A4u1VCHH#?secret=sKRhlIbTbj\" data-secret=\"sKRhlIbTbj\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact & Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The caucus has contributed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Higher female representation in Parliament<\/strong> following quota implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipu.org\/news\/news-in-brief\/2023-07\/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm\">https:\/\/www.ipu.org\/news\/news-in-brief\/2023-07\/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased visibility of gender issues in legislative priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthened networks across national and regional parliamentary gender bodies, including ECOWAS female parliamentarians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"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\">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<\/a> Enhanced public engagement on gender equality and women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The caucus engages in a range of programs and activities both inside and outside Parliament: a. 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Female Parliamentary Caucus Trains on Standing Orders and GEWE Act<\/a><\/blockquote><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b. Awareness & Outreach Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Annual <strong>Orange Day celebrations<\/strong> and strategic launches that coincide with International Women\u2019s Day themes and galvanize awareness on gender equality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sKRhlIbTbj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/orange-female-parliamentary-caucus-orange-day\/\">Orange Sierra Leone And Female Parliamentary Caucus Observe Orange Day Celebration<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Orange Sierra Leone And Female Parliamentary Caucus Observe Orange Day Celebration” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/orange-female-parliamentary-caucus-orange-day\/embed\/#?secret=q4A4u1VCHH#?secret=sKRhlIbTbj\" data-secret=\"sKRhlIbTbj\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Policy dialogues<\/strong> on implementation challenges of gender-related laws like the Sexual Offences Act.<a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-caucus-sexual-offences-act-implementation\/?utm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-caucus-sexual-offences-act-implementation\/?utm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>c. Mentorship and Leadership Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentorship training<\/strong> sessions aimed at empowering youth and preparing future women leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9vdsDH5Bnz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-members-parliament-mentorship\/\">Female Members of Parliament Attends Mentorship Training<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Female Members of Parliament Attends Mentorship Training” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-members-parliament-mentorship\/embed\/#?secret=5rjgSeTnOR#?secret=9vdsDH5Bnz\" data-secret=\"9vdsDH5Bnz\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>d. Collaborations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Partnerships with international bodies such as <strong>International IDEA<\/strong>, <strong>UNDP<\/strong>, and donor agencies to support legislative effectiveness and gender mainstreaming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-premier-news-sl wp-block-embed-premier-news-sl\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"g4V33JsMUE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiermedia-sl.com\/female-parliamentary-caucus-trains-on-standing-orders-and-gewe-act\/\">Female Parliamentary Caucus Trains on Standing Orders and GEWE Act<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Female Parliamentary Caucus Trains on Standing Orders and GEWE Act” — Premier News SL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiermedia-sl.com\/female-parliamentary-caucus-trains-on-standing-orders-and-gewe-act\/embed\/#?secret=vUyxZpdZWy#?secret=g4V33JsMUE\" data-secret=\"g4V33JsMUE\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Services & Outputs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The caucus\u2019s activities deliver direct and indirect services such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capacity-building modules<\/strong> for MPs and youth leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public awareness campaigns<\/strong> about gender-focused laws (GEWE Act, Sexual Offences Act, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reports and policy recommendations<\/strong> on implementation and reform issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentorship networks<\/strong> connecting elected women leaders with future women leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9vdsDH5Bnz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-members-parliament-mentorship\/\">Female Members of Parliament Attends Mentorship Training<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Female Members of Parliament Attends Mentorship Training” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-members-parliament-mentorship\/embed\/#?secret=5rjgSeTnOR#?secret=9vdsDH5Bnz\" data-secret=\"9vdsDH5Bnz\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gender Empowerment Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender empowerment is central to the caucus\u2019s mission. Notable efforts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advocacy for equal representation<\/strong> through quota laws and legal frameworks (30 % minimum representation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipu.org\/news\/news-in-brief\/2023-07\/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm\">https:\/\/www.ipu.org\/news\/news-in-brief\/2023-07\/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Training workshops<\/strong> focused on gender mainstreaming in governance and parliamentary procedure.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiermedia-sl.com\/female-parliamentary-caucus-trains-on-standing-orders-and-gewe-act\/?utm\">https:\/\/www.premiermedia-sl.com\/female-parliamentary-caucus-trains-on-standing-orders-and-gewe-act\/?utm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Community outreach and dialogues<\/strong> on gender-based violence and women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dTrAHntJcp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-caucus-sexual-offences-act-implementation\/\">Parliamentary Female Caucus Concludes Workshop on Sexual Offences Act Implementation<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Parliamentary Female Caucus Concludes Workshop on Sexual Offences Act Implementation” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/female-caucus-sexual-offences-act-implementation\/embed\/#?secret=yzoXTN6khY#?secret=dTrAHntJcp\" data-secret=\"dTrAHntJcp\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategic collaborations<\/strong> with private sector partners (e.g., Orange Sierra Leone) to advance women\u2019s civic engagement and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sierraloaded wp-block-embed-sierraloaded\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sKRhlIbTbj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/orange-female-parliamentary-caucus-orange-day\/\">Orange Sierra Leone And Female Parliamentary Caucus Observe Orange Day Celebration<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"“Orange Sierra Leone And Female Parliamentary Caucus Observe Orange Day Celebration” — Sierraloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sierraloaded.sl\/news\/orange-female-parliamentary-caucus-orange-day\/embed\/#?secret=q4A4u1VCHH#?secret=sKRhlIbTbj\" data-secret=\"sKRhlIbTbj\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact & Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The caucus has contributed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Higher female representation in Parliament<\/strong> following quota implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipu.org\/news\/news-in-brief\/2023-07\/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm\">https:\/\/www.ipu.org\/news\/news-in-brief\/2023-07\/record-number-women-mps-elected-in-sierra-leone?utm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased visibility of gender issues in legislative priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthened networks across national and regional parliamentary gender bodies, including ECOWAS female parliamentarians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"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\">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<\/a> Enhanced public engagement on gender equality and women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The caucus engages in a range of programs and activities both inside and outside Parliament: a. 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