The law is the most significant increase in women's political participation in the country's history and an excellent achievement for gender equality in Sierra Leone.
Approval was possible because of the understanding that emancipated women would contribute economically to the family, the community, and the country.
On 25 August 2021, Sierra Leone ratified eight ILO Conventions and one Protocol, bringing to the total number of 44 of ratified instruments on forced labour, domestic workers, safety and health, migrant workers and labour administration.
These nine instruments will enter into force on 25 August 2022.
It was a significant move towards recognizing, promoting and implementing decent work for women and men in the country.