Eight Women Organizations have in a joint open letter dated March 7, 2022, urged the International Committees to ensure that the Government of Sierra Leone take concrete measures to redress marginalization of Women in Sierra Leone. This letter came prior to the celebration of the International Women’s Day (IWD) which was themed: “Time to break the bias,” on March 8, 2022. In that regard, they therefore called on the international...Read More
Lack of funds has caused operations of the National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) to be halted in many districts across the country. Paramedics told Premier News that they have been without salary for over two months now and there is no indication that they will be paid soon. It should be noted that lack of fuel has caused operation of ambulances to be halted in many districts for past three...Read More
As part of its activities to commemorate the international women’s day in Sierra Leone, LEGAL LINK has on Tuesday March 8, 2022 hosted the 1st Girls Empowerment Seminar and also launched the Freedom Project for women and girls in Sierra Leone, at the Africell American Corner, Bathurst Street in Freetown. This year’s theme for the International Women’s day celebrations is “Gender Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” The Girls Empowerment...Read More
The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Board, Ms. Fatmata Claire Carlton-Hanciles has called on women to stop suffering in silent by ‘speaking out, speaking loud and speaking clear’ on abuses they are subjected to or when they are not valued by their partners, relatives and others. She made this call while opening the OSIWA-funded Open Field Legal Education Exhibition organized by the Lady Ellen Women’s Aid Foundation (LEWAF) at...Read More
The Resident High Court Judge of Moyamba District, Honourable Justice Abu Bakarr Sannoh is presiding over 30 cases brought before the Court during the Special High Court Criminal Sessions which commenced on March 7, 2022. The High Court Criminal Sessions are being funded by the Government of Sierra Leone and is geared towards improving access to justice and further decongest correctional centers across the country. The Sessions are being held...Read More
