Sierra Leone women capitalize on gender equity & empowerment law

Women in Sierra Leone are increasing opportunities to empower themselves, as provided under the Gender Equality and Empowerment Act, signed by President Julius Maada Bio in January 2023. The groundbreaking legislation requires that at least 30 percent of both public and private sector jobs be reserved for women, and it also grants them 14 weeks of maternity leave. VOA's Paul Ndiho spoke with Naasu Genevieve Fofanah, an entrepreneur and women's rights advocate in Sierra Leone about its significance.