Sierra Leone Passed a Law to Put Women in Power. Now Comes the Hard Part

Aminata Sesay, a candidate for the Port Loko District seat, faced major challenges during her campaign, including a violent electoral climate. Despite the passage of the Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Act aimed at improving female representation, women in politics continue to encounter financial and political obstacles. The law, although the result of years of advocacy, was significantly watered down during its passage in parliament.