Category: Press Release and Reports
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Human Rights Day 2025: Human Rights as Our Everyday Essentials
By Anselm Desmond Nicol – 10th December, 2025 International Human Rights Day offers the world a moment to pause and reflect on the values that hold our societies together. The 2025 theme, “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials,” reminds us that rights are not abstract concepts reserved for legal textbooks, treaties, or courtrooms. They shape the…
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A Powerful Alliance to Defend Human Rights Across Sierra Leone and Beyond
Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone and TALKAM Human Rights App, owned and operated by Devatop Centre for Africa Development, have officially signed a transformative partnership agreement—one set to strengthen human rights protection, speed up response to abuses, and amplify the voices of citizens across Sierra Leone and the continent. This groundbreaking collaboration marks a…
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Sahr Malen Chiefdom Incident Report 2019
Report of the fact-finding mission on the Human Rights situation in Sahn Malen Chiefdom after the violent incidents in January 2019 This report looks back at the background of this conflict, summarizes the situation of the events of the 21st January and the following days, specifies their impacts on the human rights of communities and…
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Communication to african commission finalised Version
Pursuant to Articles 55, 56 and 58 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights; Regarding the actions of the Sierra Leone Government, a member state of the African Unity and a state party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, having ratified the Charter on 21st of September 1983; Involving the…
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Land Grabbing for Palm Oil in Sierra Leone (2019)
This report found that affectedcommunities who have lostaccess to and control over theirland have been exposed toserious human rights violationsand abuses since 2011. Severalissues emerged, spanning fromthe rights to land, food, water anda healthy environment, to workers’rights, women’s rights, the rightsof the elderly and the right toeducation.
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Celebrating the Journey of Our Former Interns at HRDN SL
Celebrating the Journeys of Our Former Interns: A Reflection on Their Experience at Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone At Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone, our internship program aims to nurture the next generation of human rights advocates and equip them with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to make meaningful change. Over the…
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US Ambassador Bryan David Hunt Visits HRDN SL Regional Office
The purpose of the visit was to engage with local human rights defenders and civil society organizations, fostering dialogue on enhancing collaboration to support human rights-based initiatives and development efforts within the district.
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“NEVER AGAIN WILL IMPUNITY REIGN OVER JUSTICE” HRDN-SL
HRDN-SL CALLS FOR NEVER AGAIN WILL IMPUNITY REIGN OVER JUSTICE-APPEAL TO THE GoSL TO COMMIT TO THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS ANDCIVIC SPACE.
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The Impact of Mining on Women in Sierra Leone
Mining is a significant sector in Sierra Leone, contributing to economic growth through the extraction of diamond, gold and other minerals. However, while Mining benefits the national economy it’s disproportionately effect women particularly those living in Mining communities.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The Benefits and Harms of Charcoal Burning in Sierra Leone
Charcoal burning is a prevalent activity in Sierra Leone, playing a significant role in the livelihoods of many communities. However, it poses environmental challenges, including deforestation and carbon emissions, which impact public health and climate change. The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone seeks to work collaboratively with the government and local communities to address…