Tag: Irish Aide
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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…
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Strengthening Human Rights Defenses: A Week in the Districts
In our ongoing mission to champion and safeguard human rights, the Human Rights Defenders Network embarked on an illuminating week-long journey across several pivotal districts in the country. This trip, made possible with generous support from Irish Aid, aimed to engage with local Human Rights Defenders, re-establish district networks, and provide critical support to ensure…
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HRDN-SL Trains Moyamba District on Gender Equality and Violence Prevention
On September 17, 2024, the Human Rights Defenders Network Sierra Leone (HRDN-SL), with generous support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), conducted a pivotal one-day strategic capacity-building training in Moyamba District. This initiative was designed to promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) and to prevent violence against women and girls, aiming to…