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"... the role of the parliamentarian is to see that your constituency get what the government provides for them ... children should be educated, women be empowered, pregnant women have free access to healthcare and develop the chiefdoms as well"
"Through these different interventions, we are creating jobs. We are cleaning our city and we are meeting our objective collectively as Freetonians to transform Freetown"
"In building the people, you are addressing those structural drivers of migration. You’re addressing the reasons why these people are moving because, again, the concept of building a wall, versus building people, is about investment."
"You invest in people by providing the opportunities that they need to fulfill their own potential."
"People, generally speaking, are migrating because they’re looking for a better life, because they’re looking for opportunities, because they want to be sure that they can provide food, clothing, and education for their children. They’re moving from one place to the other, because of climate change and the impact of climate change on their livelihoods, on their opportunities."
"But at the next moment, if that country needs more healthcare workers visas are given to those very people that are needed by their own countries. So you take them when you need them, and you block them when you don’t."
"The impact of the brain drain is a serious one for a city like mine, a country like mine, where we need human capital in order for development to happen."
"I think the fact that people still feel the need to do this is painful. I’ve had young people who have tried to migrate, been jailed, seen their colleagues die in front of them in the desert, seen girls raped, come back to Freetown and try again."
"the gender aspect, the empathy, the motherly love, care and attention, these are the things I will bring to the Maada Bio’s fold."
"the boxes were not taken from where we voted, they were not taken away from the hall and the votes were also counted from where we voted, so you can see that it was transparent, free and fair and each delegate had an opportunity to cast his or her own ballot.”"
"So like being a proponent, the problem we had foreseen that led us to approving the multiple box was because in other elections there were lots of void votes, we had illiterate people whose tickets were taken and voted for them, but it did not happen this time."
"Somebody who has vied for the flag bearer and is called to be the running mate I will accept it, but the decision is left with the flag bearer and the National Executive Council"
"Because some people are not guided particularly the youth, they need to be guided and I will be there to guide them"
"Women’s rights groups have defended their position by invoking articles in Sierra Leone’s 1991constitution which say that special measures and policies can be taken where there is inequality that needs to be rectified,"
"I’d like to remind the president that this is elections year, and we think he needs to make sure his MPs support his promises and that we have the gender equality bill (enacted) into law before the elections"
"They (men) say such a rule does not allow people to freely choose who they want to represent them and infringes on people’s basic human rights."
"The idea is for political parties to ensure that those seats that are reserved for women are winnable seats, but the men are saying that such a policy is undemocratic,”"
"“If we really want to practice true democracy, the women have to be involved… we have been left out for too long"
"It’s not about competition with men; it’s about working together to move Sierra Leone forward in a very positive way"
"We are going to the women to say ‘engage your MPs that you want the quota bill passed into law or else you won’t vote for them (in coming elections)"
"women’s groups are also advocating for political parties to introduce voluntary quotas for women’s participation, in case the bill is delayed or not tabled in parliament."
"Sexual violence is being used as a “tactic of terror” to target religious and ethnic minorities and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities"
"The third trend, which seems to come in a much clearer way, is that sexual violence in conflict is being used to forcefully displace people. People are forced out of their communities and off their land because the land is rich in natural resources or because groups want to use it to grow narcotics as is the case in Colombia."
"think the biggest challenge we have is a lack of understanding about the strategies that these people use and I think that has made it extremely difficult to access them, to engage them, to understand what is driving them and what they do"
"The most important thing is to make sure we have more community engagement, make sure that communities who are involved in this crime, as well as community and religious leaders give us a better understanding of the extent of the crime, the people who have been targeted and to respond in terms of services for the victims"
"It’s not easy to deal with sexual violence because it requires capacity-building, providing technical assistance and support, changing laws, working with the judiciary to make sure that this crime is investigated and that the perpetrators are prosecuted"
"We cannot stop the crime taking place as long as there is conflict so we need to end the conflict but in the meanwhile we also need to give hope to these women."
"but with the new dawn that has come to Sierra Leone,’ there is the readiness on our part to look into business opportunities to stimulate a robust private sector economy.”"
"Our government is committed to business friendliness, but we also understand that the availability of certain commodities must not be left in the hands of business people alone."
"but for now, I can only take your proposal back to Freetown and further discuss it with the Ministry and the President.”"
"We have brought light, we are going to find ways to make sure we have rice and petrol at affordable prices and then, I am sure everything else will fall in place.”"
"While commercial banks accept deposits from the public and issue loans to the public, investment banking focuses on packaging and promotion of investment projects in order to raise"
"Government does not have the capacity to employ as many people as a functional private sector would if government encourage and support foreign and local investments,”"
"The investment-banking operation will help both private and public organizations to package investment projects to international standards in order to attract investors, to raise capital through private and public placement of shares locally and internationally and to develop good micro practices in order to operate as profitable modern corporations.”"
"It requires somebody from without to help put away that load and that is the"
"I felt very humbled when I see the amount of energy, creativity, humanness, the care and concern for others the people of Sierra Leone have."
"on further hoping “the training will help to further develop the Sierra Leonean concepts without having to go through mistakes others have already made.”"
"and the strategy which we dream of is to"
"but the spirit which has been guiding us is longing for a world where everybody has a chance to live in dignity and in decent conditions- without fear of violence and war.”"
"Let’s not destroy what will benefit the whole country to an individual."
"Allegation is the easiest means to destroy a person"
"My target is to increase the fish stock in the market and generate more revenue for government”"
"If we are to continue to make more gains, we must change our attitudes, particularly those lackadaisical ones”"
"The fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing practices has not been easy, adding that the introduction of reforms and enforcement of regulations governing the sector has enabled the Ministry to make tremendous achievements."
"The need to strengthen and expand the Ministry’s out stations as well as aligning the country’s fishing regulations and instruments with those of other countries"
"Under which public servants are working and admonished them to be patient as plans are underway to improve their welfare."
"When I die, I want to die a philanthropist”"
"Do not rely on the few disabled people you might know or work with to take on the responsibilities of creating the change that is needed."
"it is also important that employers state in their job advertisements that the position on offer is especially welcome to those with disabilities – unambiguously stated – in order to attract people."
"leaders and those in charge of hiring to reach out to organisations such as Norges Handikapforbund to access the many resources they have on offer, such as information and training, as well as recommendations for how to seek out excellent candidates living with disabilities that might be interested in the roles you offer."
"These changes can be simple, but are often not considered because either no disabled people or organisations were consulted, or, as some may point out: there simply is no willingness to make changes."
"We could welcome people with disabilities into working industries previously considered “not suited” for their abilities, and consequently also increase the visibility and inclusion of disabled people, reducing stigma and misunderstanding as well."
"Even within the conversation about lack of representation, disability discrimination does not get the attention that it requires, leaving disabled people out of the decision-making processes that directly impact their lives."
"It’s therefore imperative that we source, harness and emphasise leadership that is multi-faceted, which focuses on non- linear impact, which prioritises diversity and inclusion, and which transcends borders."
"Even though we may not see the leadership challenges in Iran or Sierra Leone as directly affecting us, we fully understand how climate change challenges are global, and how leadership in this aspect affects more than just your corner of the world."
"This approach to leadership is what is needed to save our planet. It’s our responsibility to fast track its legitimacy both by practitioners as well as by those who make leadership choices, by way of elections and other processes"
"I’ve discovered that this approach, and its full recognition is needed at this time because if we as women who have lived around the globe are still debating on whether leadership is gendered (it’s not, but the approach is, and should be) then how do we expect people living in the margins to see it"
"This is our effort to register what a positive impact globally that such an approach has had; that even those most opposed to it have felt the difference once they are able to experience it; and that this approach is not just something that women do, but that men who also lead through this lens are by enlarge better leaders because of it."
"The traditional role of women has principally been child bearing and motherhood, small-scale subsistence gardening and petty trading; hence the niche of the woman’s activities in our traditional society has been, by and large, the home."
"The Government of Sierra Leone has risen to the challenge and is determined to improve the appalling situation. Major policy decisions have been taken, and appropriate legislation has been enacted, among other measures to improve the position of women, and to empower women in science and the economy."
"In order to tackle the problem of very high maternal and infant mortality rates, in 2010 Government with support of development partners, introduced the Free Health Care Services Initiative for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children below the age of five years."
"Though the scheme faced implementation challenges, it has resulted in a significant uptake of reproductive, maternal and newborn services. Sierra Leone’s maternal and infant mortality rates are improving as a result. However, we have the continuing challenge of sustaining improvements gained so far."
"Significant national legislation relating to rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence, early or forced marriage, discrimination in inheritance, marriage and property rights, among others, have been enacted to protect women’s rights, empower them in society and enhance their mental health and well-being."
"It is important for women to have a strong voice and confidence to take leadership in civic life, and be active economic players in our communities"
"With our abundant natural resources (agricultural, mineral and marine), we are aware that our future in creating national economic wealth depends on the development of our human resource capacity, to enable us to efficiently exploit and manage these and other national resources."
"the introduction of the naming system in the Bill by ensuring the complete names of the owners rather than the previous ways of just Mr and Mrs without the complete name of the women and just the men is welcome news."
"the Ministers to take note of the issue of community stakeholders leaving very small space for markets, hospitals and other social facilities in new communities, disclosing that the Land Ministry should mount an investigation on the sales of the BO Reservation land to ascertain the fact."
"the Bill before them touches on Paramount Chiefs as extensive engagements were done at all levels, explaining that as a Widow they suffer a lot on issues of land as in most cases the family of their late husband’s get hold of all the properties."
"The motion has, therefore, been carried. I, therefore, now call on the elected Honourable Member to withdraw, be robbed, and then take over the chair as the Acting Speaker"
"By recognizing the family as the foundation of societal well-being, we acknowledge the critical role families play in shaping the next generation."
"Empowering women is crucial in this endeavor, as they often play a pivotal role in child-rearing"
"Let us seize this moment to prioritize family strengthening and women’s empowerment, paving the way for a brighter future for Sierra Leone"
"Even during our political campaigns, there were people who used to question why was I playing such a leading role. But because of my empowerment, I was focused and determined to support my husband to become our President"
"The greatest achievement is not the number of awards you receive but the number of lives of Africans you have changed"
"If you have heard anything negative, in the past, about Sierra Leone, I am here to confidently inform you that Sierra Leone is the most beautiful country in the world"
"I call on all other African leaders to emulate what my husband has done to introduce free education for children from pre-primary to secondary school"
"This evening is about more than fellowship — it is about shaping a new world together. With partnerships like NBPA, World Shoe, and OAFLAD, we are showing that women and children will no longer be afterthoughts in development, but the very heart of it."
"You cannot take away the fact that you have more women in Africa than men, and if you’re going to deprive women in Africa to be [left] behind, then definitely, nothing is going to grow."
"The emotion is not about feeling somebody else’s pain — it’s about feeling my own pain"
"I know what it means to be a victim, and it is only by the grace of God that you find yourself in a situation like that and get out of it, and get out and become somebody"
"[At that time], the law still gave the power to the family or a guardian to give consent. So where the child says no, an adult could say yes — and they could still go ahead and marry that child off,For that reason, I decided that I’m not going to wait for policies and government."
"When you bring [this topic] up in Africa, it could immediately cost your husband his next election"
"If the people want to vote for my husband, they’ll vote for him. If they don’t want to vote for him, don’t vote for him. But what we need to say is … it’s better to be remembered for doing a good thing than to be remembered for protecting a political seat"
"I’ve said this and I continue to say it: The reason why we have the situations we have in Africa today is because of the silence,We cover our ears to what is happening to women."
"Until people can show me what FGM is doing in Sierra Leone, I’m not part of the conversation"
"As a proud daughter of the soil, I joined my brothers and sisters working at the Koidu Limited Mining Company in Kono Town to peacefully protest"
"Our collective action aimed to urge Koidu Limited to enhance working conditions and provide better services for all employees"
"This protest is a call to action for the company to improve the working conditions and provide better services. We believe that these demands are reasonable and essential for maintaining the well-being and dignity of workers"