Category: Blog
-
HRDN-SL WELCOMES IRISH AMBASSADOR AND SECOND SECRETARY
HRDN-SL was pleased to welcome the Irish Ambassador to Sierra Leone and the Second Secretary for a discussion on our work to promote and protect human rights in Sierra Leone. We discussed HRDN-SL’s ongoing work to strengthen the protection of human rights defenders, as well as the broader human rights situation in Sierra Leone. We…
-
HRDN-SL Welcomes Dismissal of Criminal Proceedings against Human Rights Defenders
Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) welcomes thedismissal of the criminal proceedings against human rights defenders Mr. Prince Tommy Williams and Mr. Mohamed Turay. Mr. Williams and Mr. Turay are associated with Lifeline Nehemiah Projects, a civil society organization working with children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable members of the Kuntorloh community in…
-
HRDN-SL Condemns Alleged Torture of Civilians by Military Personnel in Moyamba District
FREETOWN, 2 JULY 2026: HRDN-SL Condemns Alleged Torture of Civilians by Military Personnel in Moyamba District Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) expresses deep concern and condemnation following reports of the alleged torture and inhuman treatment of two civilians by members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) in Senehun, Kamajei Chiefdom,…
-
HRDN-SL Calls for Urgent Investigation into Alleged Human Rights Violations against Lifeline Nehemiah Projects
FREETOWN, 30 JUNE 2026: HRDN-SL Calls for Urgent Investigation into Alleged Human Rights Violations against Lifeline Nehemiah Projects and the Kuntorloh Community The Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL) expresses grave concern over alleged attacks, arrests, and intimidation targeting human rights defenders, staff, and beneficiaries of Lifeline Nehemiah Projects (Lifeline) in Kuntorloh, Eastern Freetown.…
-
HRDN-SL Conducts a Joint Field Visit With Irish Aid
From 18 to 21 May 2026, the HRDN-SL team conducted a joint monitoring visit, alongside representatives from the Embassy of Ireland, to our regional offices in the Kenema, Moyamba, and Bombali districts. The purpose of the visit was to review the implementation of our Building Resilience, Inclusiveness and Capacity of Human Rights Defenders in Sierra…
-
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
-
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,…
-
GAPS IN SIERRA LEONE’S LAND LAWS
GAPS IN SIERRA LEONE’S LAND LAWS: A HUMAN RIGHTSPERSPECTIVE Sierra Leone’s Customary Land Rights Act, 2022 (No. 20 of 2022) represents a historic shift in recognizing customary land ownership, gender equality, andcommunity participation.It seeks to:
-
THE RIGHT TO PROTEST AND POLICE POWERS IN SIERRA LE O N E
The right to peaceful protest is a fundamental feature of democratic governance. It allows citizens to express concerns, challenge publicdecisions, demand accountability, and participate in national dialogue. A peaceful protest is not an act of hostility against the State; it is a legitimate means through which citizens engage with those who exercise public authority.However, the…
-
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…