Human Rights Commission Trains Northern Sierra Leone Rights Advocates on Monitoring and Reporting

6 months ago

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) today continued its capacity-building initiative for District Human Rights Committees (DHRCs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the northern...

Kaffa Family Demands Justice for 27 yrs-old Daughter Allegedly Beaten to Death by Boyfriend in Kono

7 months ago

The Kaffa family and residents of Bumanjah Village, Upper Sandor Chiefdom, Kono District, are calling for justice following the tragic death of their 27-year-old daughter, Sia Kaffa. It is alleged that...

Sierra Leone Commemorates African Human Rights Day, Focuses on Education for the 21st Century

7 months ago

Today marks the 38th anniversary of the African Human Rights Day (AHRD), a day set aside by the African Union (AU) to celebrate the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, which came into effect...

HRCSL Inquiry Report Investigates RSLAF, SLP, and Others on Human Rights Violations

8 months ago

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has released a comprehensive report detailing extensive human rights violations committed by the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the...

Human Rights Commission Orders SLP and RSLAF to Compensate Victims of Political Violence with NLE 475,000 Within 21 Days

9 months ago

In the event of the release of the Human RightsCommission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) report, the Vice Chairman of HRCSL, Victor Idrissa Lansana said that the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Republic of...

Human Rights Commission Releases Report on Abuses by Law Enforcement, Orders Compensation

9 months ago

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) today unveiled the findings of its public inquiry into human rights violations by law enforcement officers between 2015 and 2021. The report, presented...

Human Rights Commission Conducts Training For Over 20 Journalists on Rights-Based Reporting

11 months ago

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has conducted a training that benefited over 20 Journalists in Freetown on Thursday 20th June 2024. At the Peace Museum Hall, New England Ville, the...

Human Rights Commission Vice Chair Stresses Government Obligations at Sierra Leone Bar Association AGM

12 months ago

During the  Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sierra Leone Bar Association in Kenema, Victor Idrissa Lansana, Vice Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone, emphasized the government's...

Human Rights Commissioners Begin Second And Final Term in Office

1 year ago

The commissioners of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) have on the 12th April, 2024 commenced their second and final term in office. President Julius Maada Bio renewed the appointments...

Human Rights Commission Proposes 3 Recommendations to End Impact of Kush in Sierra Leone

1 year ago

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has issued a strong statement expressing grave concern over the rising tide of kush abuse, particularly among young people. The Commission highlighted...