An African Union (AU) delegation visiting Sierra Leone has commended the country’s strides in child protection while urging stronger measures to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. At...
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in partnership with the African Union (AU) and international development organizations, convened a strategic meeting to tackle pressing child protection...
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs held a Coordination and Technical Working Group (TWG) session at its headquarters, aimed at discussing the progress of regulations and the nationwide implementation...
The Government of Sierra Leone has taken a major step toward strengthening child protection with the enactment of the Child Rights Act of 2025. Passed by Parliament on Thursday, July 3, 2025, the new...
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...
SHE4Peace, an organisation dedicated to promoting peace and gender equality, has today, 21st June, 2025, held an impactful seminar aimed at engaging men in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence. The...
Huliamatu Bah, a heartbroken mother, pleaded for justice in Parliament on Wednesday, 18th June, 2025, regarding the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter, Jamestina Sowa. Bah presented her emotional...
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...
A bright future was cut tragically short in Tombahun Village after Aminata Jabbie, a 19-year-old woman, died from complications related to a forced Bondo Society initiation, reigniting urgent debate over...
A Moroccan delegation met with the National Commission for Children (NCC) in Freetown on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to discuss ways of strengthening child protection in Sierra Leone. The visit was organized...
