Sierra Leone's First Lady Sia Koroma to Attend First Ladies Health Summit in California

The United States Embassy is pleased to announce that First Lady of Sierra Leone Sia Nyama Koroma will attend the African First Ladies Health Summit April 20-21 in Santa Monica, California, USA.  Sponsored by the African Synergy Board, the Summit will introduce domestic and region-wide efforts across Africa to make a difference in the area of HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and education.  With over 20 African First Ladies in attendance, the summit will feature addresses by British First Lady Sarah Brown and Melanne Verveer, President Obama’s nominee for United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues.   Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is expected to present a statement as well. The Summit will honor leaders in health, development, and girls’ education.

The United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, June Carter Perry, has been a strong supporter of women’s health issues, and has encouraged the First Lady’s endeavors.  To that end, the Ambassador enthusiastically pursued the First Lady’s participation in this Summit.  The Embassy believes that the First Lady’s participation will be a great step forward in obtaining global recognition of the plight of Sierra Leonean women. (full text)

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