The High Commissioner, His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, and the entire staff of the Sierra Leone High Commission in the United Kingdom extend warmest congratulations to Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, on the historic adoption of the resolution establishing 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, on 4 September 2026, by the United Nations General Assembly.
This landmark achievement is a distinguished testament to Her Excellency’s steadfast advocacy and underscores Sierra Leone’s leadership in advancing the rights, dignity and future of girls around the world. The High Commission joins Sierra Leoneans at home and across the diaspora in celebrating this remarkable milestone.
Abdulai M. Braima
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