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HRDN SL set to Launch 2023 Election’s Human Rights Report

December 4, 2023 admin no responses

Exciting News Alert! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Human Rights Report on the topic: “Strengthening Democracy: an appraisal of Human Rights in the Sierra Leone 2023 General Elections.” At a time when democracy and human rights are more crucial than ever, this report aims to shed light on the state of human rights in Sierra Leone during their recent elections. Join us in uncovering the truths, highlighting progress, and identifying areas for improvement in the pursuit of fair, inclusive, and transparent elections. Together, let’s advocate for strengthening democracy and upholding human rights in Sierra Leone! This…

Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone Enhances District Defenders’ Capacity

October 2, 2023 admin no responses

Last week, the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone successfully concluded a comprehensive three-day capacity-building training program for District Human Rights Defenders across three distinct districts within the nation. These beneficiary districts included Pujehun, Kenema, and Kailahun respectively. The primary objective of this capacity-building initiative was to bolster the efficacy of District Human Rights Defenders within their respective localities. It aimed to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles as representatives of the secretariats based in Freetown, thereby promoting human rights protection and advocacy at the grassroots level. The training program encompassed a range of…

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

September 20, 2023 admin no responses

The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone is announcing open positions for Strategic Planning and Human Rights Researcher. Join Our Team: External Consultants Needed for Strategic Planning and Human Rights Research Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the fields of strategic planning and human rights research? We’re excited to announce two unique opportunities to collaborate with us on critical projects that aim to drive positive change. Position 1: External Consultant – Strategic Planning Development Role Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced External Consultant to lead the development of our strategic plan. This role will involve…

Combating Corruption through a Human Rights Approach

August 2, 2023 admin no responses

Corruption has long been a detrimental force undermining the progress and development of nations across the globe. Sierra Leone, like many other countries, faces significant challenges in tackling this pervasive issue. However, a beacon of hope shines through as the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDNSL) partners with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to spearhead a six-month campaign to combat corruption using a human rights-based approach. This unique collaboration aims to address corruption’s root causes, promote transparency, and protect the rights of the people of Sierra Leone. A human rights-based approach to combating corruption recognizes that corruption is not merely…

Africa, Human Rights and Democracy

July 19, 2023 admin no responses

Africa has witnessed numerous human rights abuses and violations throughout its history, including under colonialism and during the post-independence period. However, in recent years, significant efforts have been to strengthen and protect human rights and democracy on the continent. The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, adopted in 1981, was a pivotal moment in African human rights and democracy, providing a framework for the protection and promotion of human rights based on the principles of democracy, social justice, and human dignity. The charter recognizes civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, which are essential for the enjoyment of a…

HRDN-SL CONDEMNS DELIBERATE AND CALCULATED ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS

April 11, 2023 admin no responses

FREETOWN 10TH APRIL 2023: HRDN PRESS RELEASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS 10-04-23HRDN-SL CONDEMNS DELIBERATE AND CALCULATED ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS The August 10, 2022 incident which led to the deaths of Six (06) police officers and 27 civilians and the killing of ASP Mathew Moiwah Gbanya, Regional Coordinator of the Operational Support Division (OSD) in the North-East Regional Headquarter Town of Makeni on 8th April 2023, does not only set a dangerous precedent in the history of democracy in Sierra Leone but also demonstrate the risk law enforcement agents faced in the dispensation of…

10 Human Rights That Should be Available to All Human Being

December 10, 2022 admin no responses

The International Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 10. The day was established in 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly in order to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). While neither legal nor binding, the document enshrined human rights in 30 articles including the Right to freedom from discrimination, right to equality between men and women, right to life, freedom from torture, freedom from slavery, right to liberty, right to be treated with humanity in detention and freedom of movement. Despite 2023 being the 75th anniversary of…

How to Achieve Digital Safety as A Human Rights Defender

July 8, 2022 admin no responses

As surveillance and censorship increase, the insecurity of digitally stored and/or digitally transmitted information is a major problem for HRDs in many countries. Front Line Defenders created its Digital Protection Programme in 2004 to meet the needs of HRDs facing such threats. Mobile phones, computers and the Internet are the main means by which human rights defenders (HRDs) communicate and coordinate their work as well as collect and store their research and findings, including sensitive data. Unfortunately, they are also the most common means by which governments and corporations restrict, manipulate and monitor the activity of human rights defenders. https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/programme/digital-protection

HRDN-SL Celebrates Women Human Right Defenders in the Country

March 8, 2022 admin no responses

Betty Alimamy Sesay (Mrs) is an advocate and an activist and she also is the Acting Director, Women’s Action for Human Dignity (WAHD) Member Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone. She has been involved in the work of Human Rights for over 20 years now. Sesay and many other women are just some few case of that show the power of a determine woman and we would to celebrate her on this peculiar day which is the International Women’s Days 2022. As the theme for this year rightly states “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” we would like to…

HRDNSL joins the world in solidarity of International Day of the Disappeared

August 29, 2019 admin no responses

Human Right Defenders Network Sierra Leone joins the Pan African Human Rights Defenders Network (DefendeDefenders) to commemorate the International Day of the Disappeared 30th August . “As we reflect on this special day, we register our solidarity and support to all Defenders who have been victims of enforced disappearances in Africa and the whole world due to their human rights work,” Director of HRDN Alphonsus BM Gbanie said. “HRDNSL call on governments around the world and particularly in Africa to ensure investigation and accountability as ‘DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS IS NOT A CRIME.’ The annual commemoration of the day aims to…

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