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Dr. Fatima Bio’s Girls’ Advocacy Scores Global Milestone
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has emerged as a leading global voice in the fight against child, early and forced marriage, following the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a landmark resolution establishing November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.
Musa Yayou · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 2 min read
“Protect Our Girls” Dr. Fatima Bio’s Powerful UN Appeal
Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has taken her campaign against child, early and forced marriage to the international stage, using her engagement at the United Nations General Assembly to renew calls for stronger global action to protect girls and safeguard their future.
The Eyeopener Newspaper · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Fatima Bio Takes Child Marriage Fight to the United Nations
Sierra Leone’s campaign against child, early, and forced marriage is poised for renewed international attention on September 4, when First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio returns to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. She will champion a proposed global initiative aimed at protecting girls from the practice. Dr. Bio is expected to present a draft resolution calling for the establishment of an International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. If adopted, the initiative would place Sierra Leone at the heart of a global conversation on girls’ rights, protection, and future prospects.
Musa Yayou · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Dr. Fatima Maada Bio launches Continental Campaign to build Resilience for Africa’s Women and Girls
In a powerful address delivered in Luanda, the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, officially launched the #BuildingResilience campaign, a continent-wide initiative to protect and empower women and girls across Africa.
By Lukulay · Friday, July 31, 2026 · 3 min read
WorldMalador Travel Agency Accused of Misleading Sierra Leoneans
Serious concerns have been raised over the overseas recruitment practices of Malador Travel Agency following allegations that dozens of Sierra Leoneans were transported to Qatar without confirmed employment arrangements, leaving some stranded and vulnerable upon arrival.
Musa Yayou · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 2 min read