In this year of elections, it is vital to ensure that laws parliaments pass achieve their intended outcome.

Join us this Friday, 19 April, for our next PLS clinic where we will discuss the necessary role of public participation in the process. Register👇
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Wishing all our colleagues, partners, and friends celebrating a peaceful and blessed Eid.
#EidMubarak

The recent Orange Day celebration in Sierra Leone saw WFD and partners demonstrate their commitment to gender equality and stronger democracy at the State Hall of Parliament.

The Sierra Leone Female Parliamentary Caucus launched its annual plan. More
👇 wfd.org/story/orange-d…

Women in parliament drive change, crafting policies for equality and progress. In Sierra Leone, WFD recently facilitated a landmark event where women MPs forged connections based on their shared gender equality priorities.

Find out more 👇

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📢Join us on 19 April for our post-legislative scrutiny (PLS) clinic on public consultation and participation!

Chaired by Kakha Kuchava, former Speaker of Parliament of Georgia, with insights from Dr Johnson Okoth Okello, Hannah Johnson and Danylo Bondar. Register👇
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The future of democracy and of climate action are intertwined.

Tune in tomorrow for our session advocating for a wave of deep democratisation via climate planning in 2024 at the #SummitForDemocracy

🕒When: 2pm KST/5am UK Time
📺Where: Live on YouTube wfd.org/events/s4d3-wh…

Join us for a vibrant celebration of women's empowerment at the #FemaleMPs #OrangeDay event!
Hosted at the Parliament of Sierra Leone State Hall, it's a day filled with inspiration, empowerment, and solidarity. Save the date: 14th March 2024. Don't miss out! 🎉 #IWDSLParliament 🇸🇱

We have said it before and we will say it again*: Democracy thrives when women thrive.

When women equally participate in decision-making, we all benefit.

Thank you to the women leading the way 🙏

Happy International Women's Day! 🥳 #IWD2024

As the 2030 deadline for achieving the sustainable development goals looms, we need policies that can close the inequality gap to be backed up by resources, explains WFD's Janet Bamisaye: Gender-responsive budgeting is part of the way forward wfd.org/commentary/cas…

#IWD2024

Did you know? 95% of online abuse targets women, discouraging their political participation

In this record year of elections, it's crucial to change the picture. Read WFD election expert Tanja Hollstein's insights on a collaborative approach ⤵️
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#IWD2024

Women in parliament drive change, crafting policies for equality and progress. In Sierra Leone, WFD recently facilitated a landmark event where women MPs forged connections based on their shared gender equality priorities. #IWD2024 🔗 👇

wfd.org/story/female-m…

PHOTO OF THE MONTH:
In the photo, the British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Lisa Chesney embodying confidence and joy, captivates her audience by advocating for women's integral role in leadership and decision-making.

Taken at the 1st Female MP's Knowledge Seminar.

Democracy thrives when women thrive: Women's status and safety and the state of a country's governance are linked

When women equally participate in decision-making, we all benefit

Join us for a week of spotlighting women's leadership ahead of International Women's Day. #IWD2024

Great insights at our meeting with Hon. Hon. Dr. Unpha Sorie G. Koroma
& @VictoriaAMSmitthe Committee on Ministry of Information and Civic Education MOICE . The committee chair highlighted the crucial role of civic education in strengthening democracy and promoting gender equality. A room for collabo
#CivicEducation #Democracy

Every day, every month, every year counts in building democracy. Each lesson we learn, each person that inspires us, and each injustice we help tackle - that's what makes us give everything we can, always. Thanks for your support Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)