Dr Nematta Majeks-Walker speaks on women's equal political participation in post conflict Sierra Leone. She explains about the formation of the 50/50 group and the more than twenty years struggle to achieve the minimum 30% representation in parliament. She highlights the failure of women's wings within  political parties, the refusal of political parties to recognize the contributions of women within the political party structure and the lack of support  for women in leadership by men. She articulates the message of the 50/50 Group to work side by side with men for a greater purpose to move Sierra Leone forward..  She enumerates the challenges facing women in politics called the triple C  and laments the difficulties of breaking the impasse. She is optimistic about the future  with the limited legal and policy changes that have occurred since the end of the war. And believes that finalization of the revised Constitution could be the light at the end of the tunnel.  She notes the competition between and among women's groups for funding, the collaboration and building of coalitions on national issues, and the expansion of  programs outside the western area of Freetown to benefit women in the provinces. Despite these challenges she is hopeful that the future is brighter with the emergence of the younger generation of women taking up the mantle.