The tragic deaths of 13-year-old Salamatu Kalawa and 17-year-old Kadiatu Bangura have brought renewed attention to the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone. Both girls succumbed...
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has issued a stern press release following the tragic deaths of three children in Kabalor and Bubuya (Tonko Limba Chiefdom) in Kambia District, and Tainkatopa...
The National Sowie Council of Sierra Leone has refuted claims made in a recent Guardian article alleging the deaths of three girls during Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) rituals. The council, which represents...
Police in Sierra Leone are actively investigating the heartbreaking deaths of three young girls, Adamsay Sesay (12), Salamatu Jalloh (13), and Kadiatu Bangura (17), who lost their lives during initiation...
The National Sowei Councils on Friday, August 19 called on President Julius Maada Bio to protect soweis from Anti-FGM campaigners. “We want the Bio Administration to protect our soweis and ordinary...
Local NGO, Commit and Act Foundation-Sierra Leone (CAF-SL) has launched a new project to combat female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). The project termed “My Body My Right” gathered some state...
The Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP) and the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) have filed legal cases against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Sierra Leone. The...
Over 50 women have successfully went through in what was termed as ‘a bloodless Bondo Bush’. The initiates are reported to be between the ages 19 and 33 went to the bush without being victims of female...
Meet our Woman Crush for this week, Anita Koroma. Anita Koroma is a remarkable advocate and changemaker, dedicated to empowering women and girls in Sierra Leone. With her influential roles as the Country...
The remains of 14year old Theresa Tarawallie who allegedly died during a female genital mutilation process in Kono district have been laid to rest. Theresa who's untimely death happened in Koidu city,...
