🇸🇱 Sierra Leone’s children deserve safety! ILRAJ CEO Basita Michael urges Parliament to pass the Child Rights Act, 2024! Protect our children from abuse, child marriage, & FGM. Reinstate protections against harmful practices for a safer future. 🇸🇱 #ChildRightsAct2024 #EndFGM

The Child Rights Act and Separation of Powers Last week, Parliament passed the long-awaited Child Rights Bill. It is yet to become law as the President has not yet assented the same. Despite many good provisions in the law, one of female genital cutting has ignited a storm of

On July 22, 2025, ILRAJ represented by one of it’s legal officers Ashmia Forna participated in the inaugural meeting of the Technical Committee for the Consolidation of Criminal Statutes in Sierra Leone, held at the Law Reform Commission Sierra Leone’s conference room. Chaired by Justice

Silence and Impunity: The Case of Dr Denis Sandy Dr Denis Moinina Sandy has been quietly removed from his position as Chairman of the Internal Electoral Management Oversight Committee (IEMOC), a role to which he was appointed on 30th June 2025 to supervise the Sierra Leone

Tomorrow is #worldhepatitisday, we join the global community in raising awareness about viral hepatitis—a silent epidemic that continues to claim lives and burden communities across Africa. In sub-Saharan Africa, chronic hepatitis B infection is the leading cause of liver cancer,

Today is World #Hepatitis Day. Did you know❓ Hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with hepatitis B and C claiming 3 500 lives every day. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025

World Hepatitis Day 28 July 2025 Let’s break the myths! #Hepatitis B is not spread through sweat or casual contact. Misconceptions fuel stigma and discrimination. Let’s replace fear with facts. Get tested. Get treated. Stop the stigma. ILRAJ | Know Hep Foundation | World

Confronting Hepatitis in Sierra Leone Each year, the world marks #WorldHepatitisDay on 28 July, a date set aside to raise awareness about a silent yet deadly health threat, viral hepatitis. In Sierra Leone, the occasion is a poignant reminder that hepatitis is not merely a

Timely testing and treatment of viral hepatitis B and C can save lives. #WorldHepatitisDay

#SierraLeone currently grapples with an alarming 13.8% burden of #Hepatitis B, translating into over 1million people living with the virus. Commemoration of this year’s #WorldHepatitisDay is a reminder of the urgent need to fight against the disease. The time to act is now!!!

In commemoration of this year’s World Hepatitis Day, #MoH and WHO Sierra Leone jointly held a press conference to inform the nation about progress made in the fight against the disease & provided the media an opportunity to seek clarifications on major challenges.

You won’t get hepatitis B from a hug. Casual contact like sharing food, laughing, or hugging does not spread the virus. Let’s fight misinformation—not each other. Break the stigma. Get tested. Get the facts. #WorldHepatitisDay ILRAJ | Know Hep Foundation | World Hepatitis

Yes, you have rights! Being infected with hepatitis B does not take away your legal protections. You cannot be denied work, education, or healthcare because of your status. Know your rights. Demand respect. #WorldHepatitisDay ILRAJ | Know Hep Foundation | World Hepatitis

Being fired because of your hepatitis B status is discrimination. Know your rights. Get legal support. Everyone deserves dignity, protection, and a healthy future. Let’s break the stigma. Not the law. #WorldHepatitisDay ILRAJ | Know Hep Foundation | World Hepatitis Alliance

ICYMI: On July 8, 2025, the #ECOWAS Court ruled FGM is “one of the worst forms of violence against women” and found #SierraLeone violated #humanrights by not banning it. A powerful win for survivor Kadija, Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP) & WeArePurposeful. Proud to have represented them. #EndFGM

I am deeply saddened to hear about the tragic helicopter crash in Ghana that has taken the lives of the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Environment, and the entire crew. My heartfelt condolences go out to His Excellency President Mahama, John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana