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Sengeh Joins Global Drive to Mobilise $3.5B for Education

Chief Minister David Sengeh Joins Global Leaders to Mobilise $3.5 Billion for Education at UNGA81 New York, United States | September 23, 2026 Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has joined global leaders, private-sector representatives, civil society organisations and development partners in mobilising $3.5 billion in financing for education on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). The high-level event, held at the ECOSOC Chamber of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, formed part of the global Multiply Possibility campaign led by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The initiative seeks to strengthen education systems and expand learning opportunities for children and young people around the world. The event was convened by Italy, Nigeria and the Global Partnership for Education, bringing together governments and development partners to address the persistent global education financing gap and ...
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Tomorrow, May 9th, 2022, HE. President Bio addresses the United Nations Security Council. Read about what he plans to accomplish for Sierra Leone and Africa in general.

On Monday, May 9th, 2022, President Bio will launch Sierra Leone's UNSC Bid Campaign Materials.
Sierra Leone Having emerged as sole candidate for the United Nations Security Council seat bid for 2024 -2025, which is one of the six principal organs and the most powerful body of the United Nations with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving any changes to the UN Charter, will through His Excellency the President, Rtd. Brig. Julius Maada Bio nationally launch the UNSC bid campaign Materials on Monday 9th May, 2022.

The nationwide rollout of the UNSC campaign materials will increase citizen awareness and ownership, as well as rally local support for the Presidency at the United Nations Security Council.

ECOWAS and the African Union have given their support to the country. Sierra Leone will not be competing with any other African country for the three seats allotted to Africa on the Council as a result of the AU endorsement, ensuring a clean slate for Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone's quest for the UNSC is guided by a defined vision that focuses on seven key issues. This strategy will focus on priorities that will help to support, strengthen, and address the following:

1: Partnership and representation in the maintenance of peace and security,

2: Peace-making and peacebuilding,

3: Human rights and accountability,

4:  Women and youth in peace and security,

5: Terrorism and new threats to peace (climate change and human security),

6: Small arms control and 

7:  Security Council reform
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