The Commonwealth Business Women Network – Sierra Leone Chapter, has extended congratulatory wishes to Sierra Leone on its re-admission into the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
Sierra Leone has been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), representing the African region. The UN General Assembly voted on Tuesday to fill non-permanent seats on the 15-member council.
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio said: “It is with profound honour and a deep sense of fulfilment to convey the news that Sierra Leone, for the first time in 52 years and for only the second time in our nation’s history, has been elected as a Non-Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2024-2025.
“Our candidacy was anchored on the theme of ‘Partnership, Multilateralism and Representative Approach to Sustained Global Peace and Security’ and Sierra Leone was elected by an overwhelming majority of the United Nations General Assembly, running as an endorsed candidate of the African Union.
“Our return to the UN Security Council is a generational accomplishment and a testament to my SLPP Government’s transformation of Sierra Leone’s international reputation and standing and our immense foreign policy gains over the past 5 years.
“Our presence on the UN-SC represents our unique success as a democratic and peaceful country of resilience and unbounded optimism. One that successfully transitioned from war to peace while working in partnership with the United Nations.
Chairperson, Sia Jarieu Morsay said: “This is a testament that the Land that will love will once again rise to new heights even in the League of Nations”.
She further revealed that the Commonwealth Business Women Network Lesotho and co-organisers: CWN-A and CBW-A has started registration for its upcoming August Summit.
“Lesotho welcomes delegates from all over the world. The Commonwealth Women’s Network (CWN) is a strong voice for the advancement of women, and has continuously lobbied at the Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting, Partners Forum and other key spaces, for the greater involvement of women in Politics and Leadership.”
