Female football star and ambassador Marta Silva visited Sierra Leone to promote women’s empowerment to young women across the country.
Brazilian footballer Marta Silva visited Sierra Leone last week to spread the message of empowerment to women, stating: “When women succeed, we all win.”
The Brazilian footballer is also known for her work as a Goodwill Ambassador at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The UNDP advocates change and helps to develop knowledge, experience and resources in poorer countries worldwide. In Sierra Leone, the work by UNDP aims to help women to receive justice and security away from violence.
The UNDP hopes that Silva’s visit in the country will inspire young women who are facing “challenges and discrimination”.
Silva spent her time visiting women’s groups, young female footballers and university students in order to deliver the message of female empowerment.
“I am definitely convinced that women’s empowerment is essential for peace and development,” she said during her visit. “Keep the motivation, keep the enthusiasm, united we can make a difference.”
Silva also met with four female MPs who are fighting to increase the number of women in parliament. These women are hoping that a bill will be passed to ensure an increase in the number of women in parliament from 13% to 30%.
Silva ended her visit by watching a football match by the national team, and then took part in coaching a match by Sierra Leone women’s teams, the Diamond Queens and the Sierra Queens, which eventually ended it a tie.
By Bethan Hâf Marsh
[Image courtesy of United Nations Development Programme]
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