By Mariama Bundu The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has raised serious concerns over the protection of children living in street situations following a nationwide monitoring exercise conducted in March 2026. The Commission reported that children, particularly girls, are exposed to exploitation, including sexual abuse and forced domestic labour, describing the situation as…
HRCSL Vows to Tackle Discrimination By Mariama Bundu The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has concluded a three-day mobile complaints hearing targeting vulnerable groups in Makeni and Bo. The sessions, held from March 25 to 27, 2026, were supported by the Global Fund through World Vision Sierra Leone and aimed to identify human…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has launched a video documentary and a report highlighting the human rights implications of kush, a highly dangerous synthetic drug that continues to threaten the lives and future of young people across the country. Speaking at the launch, the Vice Chairperson of the…
On 18th January 2026, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) joined the nation in observing the first National Day of Remembrance, a day dedicated to reflecting on the horrors of the civil war and pledging “never again” to such violence. HRCSL stressed the importance of ensuring that all victims and survivors of the…
