
Marcella Samba-Sesay
@cellasey
Dynamic female Political analyst and Civil society activist in Sierra Leone poised to make democracy work in a post-conflict nation.
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29-10-2012 13:43:36
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"Civic space is shrinking and political polarization, backed by political violence, are a pattern of this election. It is thus important that information about sensitive processes, like results management, are disseminated across the board." -Marcella Samba-Sesay with some crucial points on



"Africans want governments that are democratic and accountable, but many governments are still not delivering the quality and extent of democracy that their people want," said Afrobarometer Board Chair E.Gyimah-Boadi yesterday as he shared latest survey findings with


Our two-day annual CSO meeting has officially begun with speeches from Prof. Prempeh, WADEMOS Project Director, Ebenezer Asiedu of Ecowas - Cedeao and Amb. Bankole Adeoye of the African Union. The keynote address was delivered by Marcella Samba-Sesay, a democracy champion on the continent.


.Marcella Samba-Sesay, Director of CGG Sierra Leone, recognized 🚺 peacebuilders' work in 🇸🇱 for their advocacy📣 to update the #GEWEAct📃 🗣️She urged the Focal Points to ensure the implementation📍 of the Act through #Localizing1325 to achieve sustainable & inclusive 🕊️ 🙏 Swiss Development and Cooperation



As always Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) partners with local communities. Ongoing capacity building sessions in 16 electoral districts. Building capacity of 🙋♀️ on the WPS and the GEWE act with @CGG for fresh grassroots perspectives and recommendations to inform 🇸🇱´s 3rd generation NAP.

LOCAL CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON WPS AND GEWE ACT ACROSS #SIERRALEONE Campaign for Good Governance Sierra Leone in partnership with Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) is training stakeholders for the localization of #WPS and actualizing #GEWE in all 16 districts. funding from the Swiss Agency for Development & Corporation SDC


"Empowerment in action! The #GEWEAct is not just a law—it's a powerful tool for realizing women's peace and security needs and aspirations. Let's harness its potential to create safer, more inclusive communities for all" - Marcella Samba-Sesay Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP)



NEW participated at the stakeholders' engagements orginized by the Cross-Party Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies. NEW is committed to working closely with The Committee to achieve the objectives of this laudable initiative. National Democratic Institute @gizNIG_ECOWAS USEmbassyFreetown


NEW Presents Its 2023 Electoral Cycle Recommendations to the leadership of the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) on 11th April 2024, at their OAU Drive Office in Freetown. Political Parties Regulation Commission USEmbassyFreetown UK in Sierra Leone 🇬🇧🇸🇱 National Democratic Institute


Don’t miss out on the upcoming discussion featuring Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, our Director for Advocacy and Policy Engagement, along with other distinguished discussants. We'll be exploring the vital topic of 'Protection of Citizen Observers in Elections'. Be sure to mark your calendar


👏 Hi from team Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and CGG Sierra Leone in Freetown 🇸🇱 🎉 #Localizing1325


Thanks to Ruth Abunaw, Program Officer for Africa Peace Building Programs at Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) for leading the session on the background of Women, Peace and Security (WPS)


Rosemary A. DiCarlo Sima Bahous UN Women Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund Felipe Paullier UN Youth Office Simone Diouf African Union African Union Youth Ambassadors for Peace .SierraLeone@UN commended the efforts by GNWP🟣 & CGG Sierra Leone in #Localizing1325📍 & the Gender Equality + Women Empowerment (#Gewe)⚧️ Act📜. They also called📣 to realize the potential of young people + women🚺, such as closing the digital🖥️ gap & financing💰




Happening Now! It's 16 Days of Activism. Let's talk Elections, Gender and Violence in West Africa Campaign for Good Governance Sierra Leone Diamond Suma 🇸🇱
