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Parliament
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The Committee consists of a maximum of sixteen Members, nominated by the Committee of selection, for the approval of the plenary at the beginning of each session, or so soon thereafter as may be convenient.
Composition by sex: 13 men (81.3%), 3 women (23.7%) |
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Human Rights Commission collaborated with the Sierra Leone Female Parliamentary Caucus and other institutions to advocate for the enactment of the Gender Equality Bill that provides for the minimum 30% representation for women in governance. It also includes other issues affecting women's rights such as health, water and sanitation, land and property, security, justice and education.See The State of Human Rights 2013 Report available on the Committee webpage:
http://www.parliament.gov.sl/Committees/Committees/COMMITTEEONHUMANRIGHTS.aspx
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Committee on Human Rights
The Sierra Leone Parliament
Parliament Building, OUA
Drive, Tower Hill
FREETOWN |
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http://www.parliament.gov.sl/Committees/Committees/COMMITTEEONHUMANRIGHTS.aspx
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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Mr. Komba E.S. Boyah |
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Chairperson |
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Mr. Alhaji Seray Dumbuya |
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Deputy-Chairperson |
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SECRETARY
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