Landmark law to protect women's rights in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has passed an historic law to improve women's rights, including better employment rights.
Sierra Leone has passed a landmark ruling to increase women's participation in politics and the economy. Under the new Gender Equality and Women鈥檚 Empowerment Act (GEWE) 30% of government and private sector jobs in the country will be reserved for women.
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Photo: A mother and daughter in Sierra Leone. Credit: Getty Images.
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