By Prince J Musa in Kenema
Environmentalists in Kenema District on Monday planted over 1000 trees in four secondary schools as part of a project which seeks to promote tree planting for environmental protection.
Don Bosco launches campaign amidst rise in sexual assault cases
By Hajaratu Kalokoh
An investigation by Don Bosco Fambul has revealed that Police have already recorded 996 sexual assault cases from January to March this year.
In a press statement issued by the organization, it said 963 of these cases were sexual penetration, whiles the remaining 28 were rape cases.
The figure is an indication of the alarming nature of the situation of violence against women is. The investigation by Don Bosco was done to inform a newly launched campaign titled: “Enough is Enough Stop Child Abuse!”
Sierra Leone breaks silence on US mass deportations
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay and Sitta Turay
The Government of Sierra Leone has commented for the first time on the latest decision by the United States of America to deport a large number of undocumented migrants to their countries of origin.
Ambassador to the United States of America, Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai, told Politico in a telephone interview that they were closely monitoring the situation.
Tacugama presents huts to 7 communities
By Kemo Cham
The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary (TCS) has handed over seven huts built as part of a project designed to protect the environment within the Western Area Peninsular Forest.
WHO says Sierra Leone is on track in health emergency response
By Kemo Cham
Sierra Leone is set to take another major leap in global public health response with the planned introduction of courses in two key international health guidelines.
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday announced a pilot project that will see the two country introduce courses in Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) and the International Health Regulations (IHRs) 2005 into its health personnel training curricula.
Amended sexual offenses law committed to Legislative committee
The much anticipated amended law on sexual offenses has finally made it to the well of the Sierra Leone Parliament where it was debated before been committed to the Legislative Committee for further scrutiny.
The bill entitled: “The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2019” is meant to be the answer to growing calls by campaigners for tougher measures against rape and sexual violence which has spiraled in Sierra Leone. But reaching a consensus is proving difficult.
CRS, US, supports Free Quality Education scheme
By Kemo Cham
The Catholic Relief Services has announced the commencement of the 4th phase of the ‘All Pikin for Learn’ project under the US Government funded McGovern Dole Food for Education program.
Phase 3 of the project was concluded with the donation of a consignment of school supplies worth USD $202, 541.94.
