Three Students from Kankalay Secondary School Drown in Gbainty Wallah Wharf Tragedy

1 week ago

Three students from Kankalay Secondary School in Lokomasama Chiefdom tragically drowned this week while on their way to school, sending shockwaves throughout the Gbainty Wallah Wharf community. The young...

Kono District Marks International Day of the Girl Child with Focus on Empowerment and Equality

1 month ago

The Kono District Council Hall became a center of inspiration and advocacy as the Kono Children Education Foundation (KONOCEF), in collaboration with the ECOWAS Volunteer Programme, hosted a celebration...

Sierra Leone Marks Historic Milestone With First Bloodless Bondo Ceremony, Moving Towards FGM Eradication

2 months ago

In a significant step toward protecting women’s health and rights in Sierra Leone, 20 women have graduated from the country’s first-ever bloodless Bondo initiation ceremony, a cultural rite of passage...

Deputy Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs Signs Performance Contract with National Commission for Children to Bolster Child Protection Efforts

2 months ago

In a significant step toward enhancing child protection measures, the Deputy Minister of Gender and Children's Affairs, Hon. Buakai Bindi Hindowa, signed a performance contract with the National Commission...

Sierra Leone and Liberia Strengthen Child Welfare Cooperation in High-Level Meeting

2 months ago

Sierra Leone's Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs hosted a Liberian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Gender and Social Protection, Mrs. Garmai S. Tokpah, to strengthen child welfare collaboration. The...

Children’s Forum Network to Embark on Annual “Back to School Campaign”, Calls For Support

4 months ago

Children's Forum Network western area rural district in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs are about to embark on the third edition of their Back to School Campaign in Western...

Ministry of Transport Holds Crucial Talks with Informal Transport Groups to Ensure National Peace and Stability

5 months ago

In the bid of maintaining peace, stability and national cohesion in the country, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation met with informal transport stakeholders to discuss the importance of maintaining...

Gender Minister Engages Female MPs on Anti-Child Marriage and Child Rights Act

5 months ago

Ms. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender, recently met with the Female Caucus of Parliament to discuss key aspects of the Anti-Child Marriage and Child Rights Act. This meeting aimed to integrate the insights...

AdvocAid Symposium Celebrates Women in Sierra Leone, Pushes for Gender-Sensitive Justice System

8 months ago

AdvocAid, a feminist legal organization, partnered with the Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs to celebrate International Women's Day 2024 with a symposium in Kenema on March 12th. The theme for...

Sierra Leone And Iran Advocate for Strengthening Economic Ties

8 months ago

During the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone's Minister of Gender and Children's Affairs, engaged in discussions with Iran’s Vice-President for Women...