HRCSL Consults on Draft National Policy on Business and Human Rights
Patricia Ndanema, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone With support from UNDP and Irish Aid, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra (HRCSL) on the 28th and 29th of June 2024 facilitated a discussion with Ministers and other senior officials of government on the Draft National Policy on Business and Human Rights at […]
Tourist Board warns against illegal businesses along Lumley/Aberdeen Beach
By Fatmata Binta Bah National Tourist Board has warned petty-traders, street hawkers and non-registered station vendors operating along the Lumley/Aberdeen Beach area to desist from such business activities with immediate effect. A press release from the National Tourist Board dated 4th June 2024 stated that the Lumley/Aberdeen Beach area is a designated Tourism Development…...
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HRCSL Engages School Clubs on Strengthening Rights & Peace Clubs
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) with support from UNDP and Irish Aid on the 5th and 6th of June 2024 engaged school club members in Kabala and Kambia respectively on Strengthening Human Rights and Peace Clubs. The Commission provided refresher training for members and helped in the formation of interim executives for […]
Vickie Remoe and Three Others Awarded at the Sierra Leone Diaspora Youth Summit
By Michaella Faith Wright The first-ever Sierra Leone Diaspora Youth Summit marked a significant milestone for the Sierra Leonean community, particularly its youth. Organized by the Youth Envoy to Sierra Leone, Yulisa Ahmadu, the summit took place at the Tacoma Park Community Center in the United States. The event was themed “Unleashing Potential, Empowering…...
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The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Local Government and Community Affairs chaired by Hon. Musa Fofana on Friday 31/05/2024 and Saturday, 01/06/2024 respectively conducted oversight inspection on European Union funded project, “Local Authorities Programme Sierra Leone” implemented by Kenema District and Kenema City Councils. The project is intended to strengthening Local Governance, Decentralization […]
PAVING THE PATH TO A CLIMATE-RESILIENT SIERRA LEONE: THE IMPERATIVE OF INTEGRATED ACTIONS
By: Wurie Kargbo The recent Climate Action Conference held at the Freetown City Hall has set forth a crucial agenda for national discourse and a unique opportunity towards achieving a climate resilient environment. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, Sierra Leone’s future hinges on our ability to adopt and implement…...
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Over 2 million citizens have received free legal representation – Legal Aid Board boss
By Sulaiman Jalloh Executive Director of Legal Aid Board, Fatmata Claire Carlton-Hanciles, has said that over two million citizens have received free legal representation from the free legal assistance institution over the years. Madam Carlton-Hanciles was speaking at a government press briefing on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…...
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Parliament approves Commissioner-General Mrs. Jeneba Kpaka-Bangura The newly approved Commissioner- General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Jeneba Kpaka Bangura (Mrs.) is a familiar name within the Country’s tax administration and system. Mrs. Bangura served as Deputy Commissioner General from November 2018 to July 2023 and was primarily responsible for the management of all digitalization […]
