The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Isata Mahoi, has expressed reservations about aspects of the Child Rights Act of 2025, stating that while the legislation marks significant progress, it...
The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, has raised concerns about gaps in the Child Rights Act of 2025, identifying female genital mutilation (FGM) as a key area where stronger...
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Isata Mahoi, has called on Gender Ministers and development partners across West Africa to take decisive steps to remove barriers preventing...
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) on 6th February 2026 joined key stakeholders at a high-level consultation commemorating the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital...
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) has formally bid farewell to its Director of Children’s Affairs, Mrs. Joyce Baby Kamara, in recognition of her 29 years of dedicated and professional...
A survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) has called for an end to the practice, describing it as a painful and harmful tradition that she believes is now carried out mainly for financial gain. Speaking...
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Hon. Dr. Isata Mahoi, has joined African leaders, international organizations, and young parliamentarians at the 1st African Forum of Children’s...
The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs of Sierra Leone, Dr. Isata Mahoi, visited Reykjavík on 12th November 2025, where she met with the Speaker of the Iceland Parliament, Ms. Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir. Speaker...
The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, has reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s commitment to protecting adolescents and eliminating harmful practices during her participation at the...
In June 2025, a newborn was reported missing just four days after birth via cesarean section at Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH-Cottage). The Sierra Leone government and police launched a joint...
