Category: Blog
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HRDN-SL Expresses Concern Over Police Non-Execution of Court Orders
The Human Rights Defenders Network-SL has called on the Inspector General of Police to take immediate and decisive action to ensure that all outstanding court orders are executed without further delay
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Ireland, Sierra Leone Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2026
HRDN-SL is delighted to share a special video message from the Ambassador of Ireland to Sierra Leone, celebrating St Patrick’s Day. We express our gratitude to the Irish Embassy and Irish Aid for their generous support of our organization. Ireland’s commitment to human rights has enabled HRDN-SL to carry out vital work across Sierra Leone,…
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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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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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HRDN-SL Stands in Solidarity with Hellen Keller
The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone Stands in Solidarity with Those Affected by USAID Funding Suspension Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDNSL) is deeply concerned by the recent suspension of US government funding for critical neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs, including USAID’s Act | West. This abrupt decision…
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CONJUGAL VISIT: Potential Benefits to Inmates And Legal Partners in Sierra Leone
The introduction of conjugal visits in Sierra Leone’s correctional facilities has the potential to bring about significant benefits for inmates and their legal partners. Conjugal visits, which allow inmates to spend private time with their spouses or partners, play a crucial role in maintaining family bonds and supporting the mental health and well-being of both…
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HRDN SL Welcomes Gitahi Githuku: A Champion for Human Rights and Security
We are thrilled to welcome Stephen Gitahi Githuku, an esteemed human rights defender from Kenya, who will be joining us as one of the facilitators for an upcoming training session on Digital and Physical Security Management and Risk Assessment. This vital training is designed specifically for human rights defenders (HRDs) and is made possible through…