It’s Time We Raise Boys to Be Good Husbands Too
By Michaella Faith Wright For too long, the focus has been on preparing daughters for marriage. Isn’t it time we give our sons the same foundation? For generations, African parents have placed a significant focus on preparing their daughters for marriage, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and values to become ideal…...
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Assessing Transportation Challenges in Freetown
By Fatmata Binta Bah Freetown, the bustling capital city of Sierra Leone, is a place of immense cultural historical significance. However, as the city has expanded, it has faced significant challenges, most pressing being its transportation crisis. The transportation crisis in Freetown has become one of the most pressing issues for its residents,…...
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HUMAN RIGHTS
Respect For Human Rights in The Practice of Effective Democratic Systems By Alusine Sallieu Kargbo It goes without saying that the urge for a move from dictatorship, oligarchy and autocratic forms of leaderships led to the adoption of democracy. The adoption was to guarantee individual citizens right to equal representation and access to their […]
HUMAN RIGHTS
Discrimination Against Woman and Girls; A Persistent Challenge By Ramatulai Leigh Discrimination against women and girls remains a pervasive issue worldwide, affecting their lives in numerous ways. Despite significant progress in gender equality over the past decades, millions of women and girls continue to face systematic barriers that hinder their full participation in society. […]
Ending Child Trafficking in Sierra Leone: A Call to Action
byChernor M. Jalloh In a poignant and significant gathering on August 28th, 2024, the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown was the venue for a retrospective session focused on the ongoing battle against child trafficking in Sierra Leone. Organized by the Government of Sierra Leone and the Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach (CenHTRO), […]
Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Way in Male-Dominated Industries
By Michaella Faith Wright In an era where gender equality is at the forefront of global conversations, women are pushing boundaries and making remarkable strides in industries once deemed inaccessible. These women are rewriting the rules, proving that no field—whether construction, technology, or finance—is off-limits. Their success stories, filled with persistence, skill, and…...
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Exploring Human Rights Prowess in Sierra Leone
By Dadson A. Musa Human rights issues are issues that pertain to the well-being of people, especially the vulnerable. It enhances civility, peaceful coexistence and a fair and just society anywhere in the world. The rights of people flourish, especially in a democratic dispensation like we have in Sierra Leone. One of…...
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Journalism’s Role in the Era of Misinformation
By Fatmata Binta Bah In this era of misinformation, journalism plays a vital role as the gatekeeper of truth and a defender of democratic values. With the rise of social media and proliferation of unverified content, disinformation can spread quickly, leading to confusion, distrust and division. As the digital landscape enables the rapid spread…...
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Transforming Higher Education in Sierra Leone: A Path to Sustainable Development
by Chernor M. Jalloh Lecturer of Governance, Leadership & Development Studies, IPAM – University of Sierra Leone Introduction Higher education holds the key to unlocking Sierra Leone’s potential, driving not only national development but also positioning the country as a regional leader in West Africa. As Sierra Leone works to overcome […]
THE CUMMINGS PERSPECTIVE
By Jensen Brian Abass Cummings The Meaning of Political Independence in Sierra Leone: A Reflection In Sierra Leone’s vibrant political landscape, the idea of political independence—being devoid of party allegiance or membership—stands as a rare but significant concept. Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, famously stated, “Man is by nature a political animal.” This…...
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