Office of the First LadyRepublic of Sierra Leone

Update / Women and girls

First Lady meets with Plan International

The discussion covered girls’ rights, education and wellbeing, and how organisations can work together to support them.

New York, United StatesEvent 21 September 2026Published
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio stands beside a participant at the Plan International meeting
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio stands beside a participant at the Plan International meeting
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Girls’ rights and education

The Office reported that Dr. Fatima Maada Bio met with leaders of Plan International in New York. They discussed the protection of girls’ rights, investment in quality education and opportunities for children to learn and thrive.

In photographs

Original Office photo set
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio shakes hands with a participant at the Plan International meeting
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio shakes hands with a participant at the Plan International meeting
The First Lady gestures while seated during the discussion
The First Lady gestures while seated during the discussion
Participants seated during the meeting with Plan International
Participants seated during the meeting with Plan International
Participants gather for a group photograph after the Plan International meeting
Participants gather for a group photograph after the Plan International meeting

Working together

The First Lady spoke about collaboration between public institutions, development partners, civil society and communities to improve opportunities for women and girls.

Adapted from the original report published by the Office of the First Lady.

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