Freetown

Women in Sierra Leone face high barriers to participation in politics

Women in Sierra Leone are trying to get more involved in the country’s politics but they’re being stymied by a political system and a culture that advantages men. And while a major party candidate has selected a woman as his running mate, his party has still put just 10 women on their ballot. Some 38 women in total are running, compared to 548 men.

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Women Candidates in Sierra Leone Face Intimidation

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