“If we really want to practice true democracy, the women have to be involved… we have been left out for too long - Barbara Bangura

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,

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.

It’s not about competition with men; it’s about working together to move Sierra Leone forward in a very positive way