ABOUT US
The Women's forum Sierra Leone
The Women's Forum Sierra Leone is a Non Governmental Feminist organization that was established in February 1994. The Forum has set the Growth and advancement of the status of Girls and young Women as a priority from start up to date, and its also focus on the empowerment of Girls and young women to take part in decision making , to serve as agents of positive change in their communities, advocating against violence ,regionally and nationally.
The Women's Forum Sierra Leone , in partnership with the Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs , with support from UNWomen and Action aid, held several Dialogue Forums, in advocating for the enactment of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Bill, which guarantees minimum 30% Appointive and Elective positions for Women in governance , Gender mainstreaming on training and Employment and Increased access to finance .
In July 2022, The Parliament of Sierra Leone legislated the Public Elections Act , which gives women the opportunity to occupy 33%seats in parliament . This is one of the goals achieved by the Women's Forum Sierra Leone .
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Mrs. Sally Ndimawa Adams
Mrs. Sally N. Adams is currently the Third National President of Women's Forum Sierra Leone . She was also the Former Western Region Coordinator .
She has , and continues to demonstrate outstanding leadership , towards the growth of the Forum and strengthening advocacy for the empowerment of Women and girls in Sierra leone
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Fatmata Bintu Sesay
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Fatmata Ojumirie Gillen
ASSISTANT ADMINSTRATIVE SECRETARY
1st FEBRUARY 2021 TO DATE
A hardworking , resilient and result oriented Staff. She is also the Current Programs Officer for SHE LEADS Project
