From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady - BBC Africa

In an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women, Sierra Leone's First Lady Fatima Bio tells Megha Mohan about how her personal experience led her to become a staunch campaigner against child marriage.⁣ Her efforts aim to ensure children's rights are protected through effective laws. Fatima Bio, is a progressive leader who fearlessly tackles taboo subjects and champions for human rights. She advocates for women rights and addresses gender inequality. ⁣ She ended up seeking refuge in the UK during Sierra Leone’s civil war, and then “I got my independence and was able to fight for myself”.⁣ ⁣ But while her supporters regard her as a pioneer, Fatima Biyo's critics say she's overstepping her remit as an unelected public figure. ⁣She has courted controversy through alleged family ties to an international drug trafficker and questions about her family’s property portfolio.⁣ #sierraleonenews #fatimabio #bbcnewsafrica Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/