Tag: Irish Emabassy Sierra Leone
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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,…
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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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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:
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CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE DEFENCE OF PRESS FREEDOM IN SIERRA LEONE
CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE DEFENCE OF PRESS FREEDOM IN SIERRALEONE: PROTECTING DEMOCRACY THROUGH MEDIA FREEDOM A free press is a cornerstone of democratic governance. It informscitizens, exposes wrongdoing, promotes accountability, and provides aplatform for public debate. The media therefore performs a publicfunction that extends beyond reporting events; it strengthenstransparency and ensures that those in authority…