Gender Minister Welcomes UN Child Protection Representative to Freetown
Aminata Koroma The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr Isata Mahoi, has welcomed the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Violence Against Children to Freetown for a week-long programme aimed at strengthening child protection systems and promoting the rights and welfare of children in Sierra Leone.
The programme commenced on 8th November 2026 and included a visit to the Children’s Remand Home, where the SRSG held discussions with children and staff to gain firsthand insights into their experiences, the facility’s operations and ongoing child protection interventions.
The delegation subsequently visited the World Vision Children’s Shelter in eastern Freetown, where a roundtable discussion was held on efforts to protect vulnerable children and strengthen community-based child protection services.
The day’s engagements continued in Susan’s Bay, where the Mayor of Freetown received the SRSG and her delegation. The team also toured a child-friendly centre currently being established within the community, which is intended to provide children with a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
The visits marked the beginning of a week of strategic discussions, institutional engagements and field visits aimed at strengthening partnerships and reinforcing collective efforts to ensure that every child grows up in a safe, protected and supportive environment.