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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…

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…

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…

HRDN SL Participates in Electoral Risk Management Stakeholders Workshop by ECSL & IDEA Ahead of The 2023 Election

September 23, 2022 admin no responses

The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone was in attendance at the Electoral Risk Management Stakeholders Workshop conducted by the Electoral Commission (ECSL) and the Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance in Sierra Leone on Thursday 22 September, 2022. Risk management is the identification, analysis, assessment control and avoidance, minimization, or elimination of unaccepted risks. The workshop which was held at The Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel was in attendance by some Technical Staff of ECSL, State Agencies, Traditional and Religious Leaders, CSO’s and Media Advocacy group’s working on election observation and conflict prevention. The workshop seeked…

Know The Number of Registration Centres in Your District

September 5, 2022 admin no responses

There are 3593 Voters Registration Centers Currently Available In Sierra Leone. Click on the link below to know the center closest to you. Final Voter Registration Centre list National

HRDN-SL Signs MoU With ECSL For The 2023 Electoral Period

August 24, 2022 admin no responses

The Human Rights Defenders Network-Sierra Leone and Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2023 Electoral Process. “The Network is grateful to ECSL for the confidence entrusted in us to be partners towards promoting Elections Integrity and a Free, Fair and Credible 2023 Elections” the Executive Secretary Alphonsus B. M Gbanie.

SLEITI MSG Reviews EITI Pre-Validation Workshop

April 5, 2022 admin no responses

The Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has held a one day Pre-Validation Workshop to review the EITI Validation templates on the Transparency of Stakeholders Engagement on the Outcomes and Impact ahead of the commencement of Sierra Leone’s valuation scheduled to start on the 1 April 2022. The Human Right Defenders Network Sierra Leone as a member of the MSG was in attendance during the pre-validation exercise. And as a network we would like to call on all the membership of the network to participate and fully disseminate the EITI activity in the country.

HRDN-SL Participate in SLEITI Validation Retreat

February 7, 2022 admin no responses

The Executive Secretary of the Human Right Defenders Network Sierra Leone has attended a two-day familiarization retreat organized by The Sierra Leone Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative in Bo District, Southern Province. The purpose of the retreat was to familiarize MSGs with the new validation model and templates, establish a dedicated SLEITI MSG sub-committee on validation and update progress made in addressing validation corrective action. To better support relevant, sustainable and impactful EITI implementation, the EITI Board has introduced a new validation model. The new approach maintains the rigor of the validation process while also accommodating the diverse challenges and priorities…

HRDN SL joins Movement Against Inequality in a Capacity Building Training Workshop on Transfer Pricing

August 12, 2021 admin no responses

The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone has on Thursday August 12, 2021 joined the Movement Against Inequality in a training workshop organized for Civil Society Organization on Transfer Pricing. The Workshops theme was “Building On Government Action to Reduce Inequality.” The overview of the workshop is to ensure that Civil Society Organization especially the Movement Against Inequality in Sierra Leone Women and Youth Leaders are empowered to Champion Fiscal Justice in the country using the Transfer Pricing Regulation. The training comes after engagement with the National Revenue Organization and the Ministry of Finance(MoF) along with OXFAM International identified the…

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