Julius Maada BiographyThe president Sierra Leone, The new and long-awaited has been unveiled law prohibiting child marriagein a country where around 30% of young women under 18 get married before that age.

“I have always believed that Sierra Leone’s future is female. This and future generations of Sierra Leone must prosper in a country where they are protected, have equal conditions and are endowed with powers”, The President of Sierra Leone announced this on his social network. X late on tuesday.

The president signed the law at a ceremony at the Freetown Convention Centre, which was also attended by his wife. Fatima Maada Bio, and other first ladies of the region’s countries.

“I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming support provided by my esteemed colleagues, the First Ladies of Africaduring the campaign launch ‘We are equal’“, the First Lady of Sierra Leone pointed out, for her part, X.

“Together we will strive create a safe future and create a safe environment where we can all prosper,” he added.

The new law, approved by the country’s parliament on June 23, refers marriage of minors under 18 years of age and prescribes fines in the amount of imprisonment for up to 15 years.

Then go to Human Rights Watch (HRW) He described her last week as “a milestone in Sierra Leone’s journey towards gender equality and child protection.”

(according to information from EFE)