The ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) has emphasised the urgent need for increased funding to support the organisation’s mission of advancing women’s political participation in West Africa. The president of ECOFEPA, Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay, who made the call at a meeting to review the ECOFEPA statute and adopt the 2025 work plan on Thursday […]
ECOFEPA President Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay called for increased funding to advance women's political participation in West Africa, aiming for 30% female representation in ECOWAS and national parliaments. Limited funding hinders program implementation, so ECOFEPA is seeking partnerships, donations, and collaboration with stakeholders, including First Ladies. Sesay encouraged other ECOWAS states to adopt strategies like Sierra Leone's Proportional Representation system, which helped them achieve the 30% affirmative action target.
