AYV News, October 9, 2024
First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio will tomorrow serve as Special Guest Speaker at the 9th Annual London Political Summit and Awards 2024, organised by the C&M Centre for Leadership and Good Governance, in collaboration with the Occupation Safety and Health Association.
The Summit will take place from today to 11th October, 224 at the House of Parliament, Westminster Palace, London, with the theme: ‘Fostering Sustainable Peace and Democracy Order: The Visionary Leadership Imperative for Socio-Economic and Gender Equality in Political Governance’.
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio said the Summit is not only timely but deeply resonates with her ongoing efforts toward achieving gender equality and creating sustainable peace in Sierra Leone and across the African continent.
First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, is at the forefront of fighting gender-based violence in Sierra Leone. She actively engaged in a series of gender-empowerment events. Her participation extends her efforts to advance women’s rights and advocate against rape and child marriage, in Sierra Leone.
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio said: “The theme for this year, ‘Fostering Sustainable Peace and Democracy Order: The Visionary Leadership Imperative for Socio-Economic and Gender Equality in Political Governance, is not only timely but deeply resonates with my ongoing efforts toward achieving gender equality and creating sustainable peace in Sierra Leone and across the African continent.
“As the Special Guest and Award Recipient, I look forward to engaging with global leaders, sharing my thoughts on the critical issues of peace, democracy, and gender equality, and contributing to the conversation on how visionary leadership can drive socio-economic development. Let us continue to champion these essential values for a better future. I am honored to join global leaders in addressing critical issues, with the summit’s theme, ‘Fostering Sustainable Peace and Democracy Order: The Visionary Leadership Imperative for Socio-Economic and Gender Equality in Political Governance, which resonates strongly with my ongoing work in Sierra Leone and across the globe. It is a privilege to share insights on how visionary leadership can drive socio-economic development and foster sustainable governance. This summit presents a vital platform to engage with other leaders who are equally committed to these causes. Together, we will work to champion these critical values and inspire future generations to uphold them, ensuring a more just and equitable world for all”.
