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Sierra Leone Gender Equity - USAGM

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  • Sierra Leone Gender Equity - USAGM
  • July 17, 2023
  • Content Type Package
  • Language English
  • Transcript/Script English See Add Media
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  • NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
  • Topic Tags Sierra Leone
  • Network VOA
  • Embargo Date July 17, 2023 14:34 EDT
  • Description English Sierra Leone's new parliament will have the largest female representation in the country's history, with 41 women lawmakers, more than double that of the last election. Activists say that number could have been higher had a new law that reserves 30 percent of leadership roles for women been followed correctly. Senanu Tord reports from Port Loko, Sierra Leone.
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America - English
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