CHRDI Demands Investigation Into Alleged Labour Rights Violations at SLCAA

Campaign for Human Rights and development International (CHRDI) has called for an independent investigation into alleged violations of workers’ rights at the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), accusing the institution of failing to adequately respond to concerns raised over labour law compliance.

In a statement issued for immediate release, CHRDI said the alleged violations extend beyond workplace disputes, arguing that they raise broader concerns about the rule of law, human dignity and the protection of labour and human rights under Sierra Leonean law and international standards.

According to CHRDI, it formally wrote to the Director General of the SLCAA on July 31, 2026, and copied relevant oversight bodies, raising concerns over alleged breaches of labour legislation and international labour standards.

The organisation said that more than a month after submitting the complaint, the Authority had not provided a formal response or taken what it described as visible corrective action.

CHRDI described the alleged lack of response as unacceptable, arguing that public institutions entrusted with regulatory responsibilities should be accountable and responsive to credible complaints concerning workers’ rights.

The organisation said failure to respond to such allegations could undermine accountability and public confidence while weakening the principles of fairness, transparency and non-discrimination.

CHRDI is therefore calling for an immediate, independent, transparent and credible investigation into the alleged violations at the SLCAA.

It is also demanding a formal response to its July 31 complaint, including details of any remedial measures, as well as full compliance with Sierra Leone’s labour laws, applicable employment standards and ratified international labour and human rights obligations.

The organisation said it would continue to monitor the matter and pursue lawful advocacy measures aimed at protecting workers’ rights and addressing what it described as institutional impunity.

“Justice for workers is not optional; it is a legal duty, a human rights obligation, and a test of Sierra Leone’s commitment to accountable governance,” CHRDI stated.