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...
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in collaboration with Campaign for Good Governance (CGG), Trocaire, and various development partners, has launched the Network of Women Ministers and Parliamentarians...
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs held a farewell ceremony on Friday, June 27, 2025, at its headquarters in Freetown to honor Chief Director Mr. Joseph Sunday Sinnah for his exceptional leadership...
The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, has reported a troubling increase in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases for the year 2024, revealing that 2,771 incidents were documented. Minister...
The Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Isata Mahoi, today, Monday, 26th May 2025 engaged pupils of Annie Walsh Memorial Secondary School. The minister discussed key issues affecting young...
