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Sierra Leone Parliament Polices Women’s Clothing: Turning Misogyny into Policy

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by Fatima Babih, EdD The recent rule enforced by the Parliament of Sierra Leone, barring women in trousers and miniskirts from entering the parliamentary well, is not about decorum. It is not about order. It is not about professionalism. It … Continue reading

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Mic-Hugging, Motor-Mouthed, and Unhinged: Fatima Bio’s Latest Power Play Over Her Puppet the “President”

by Fatima Babih, EdD Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, has crossed every line of decorum, dignity, and discipline. Her actions, in the context of Sierra Leonean politics, are not just a matter of personal behavior, but a reflection of … Continue reading

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When a Woman Speaks Truth to Power: Misogyny Behind Attacks on Me for Criticizing Sierra Leone’s First Lady

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Fatima Babih, EdD As I continue to be vocal about the corruption and unchecked power of Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Jabbie Bio, the attacks against me have unveiled a deeper malady in Sierra Leonean society. It’s not just a … Continue reading