President Bio Hosts UN Representative on Violence Against Children at State House
Alusine Ahmed Kargbo President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting children’s rights and tackling all forms of violence against children during a meeting with a senior United Nations representative at State House.
The president welcomed Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children, during an engagement focused on Sierra Leone’s efforts to advance children’s rights.
Bio expressed appreciation for the recognition of the country’s progress in promoting child welfare and protecting children from abuse.
He assured the UN representative that his government would continue building on the achievements made so far through stronger cooperation with the United Nations.
The president also reiterated the importance of working with international partners to address all forms of violence against children and strengthen child protection efforts across Sierra Leone.