17.01.2012 - Source:Guardian 

"Is Sierra Leone right to ban traditional birth attendants?"

In 2011, traditional birth attendants (TBA) were banned from assisting deliveries when the government introduced their free healthcare initiative, under which pregnant women receive support so long as they deliver in a clinic or hospital [ID 208687]

13.12.2011 - Source:ReliefWeb 

"Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone lifts ban on political rallies" , Author: Agence France-Presse

Police announced an end to a 3-month ban on political rallies which was imposed after clashes between supporters of the ruling party and opposition followers [ID 207232]

04.11.2011 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network 

"Changing the mindset around blindness"

Blindness and other disabilities are often blamed on witchcraft among less educated and rural communities; blind and disabled people have fewer access to education, health care and employment [ID 205119]

24.10.2011 - Source:Integrated Regional Information Network 

"Amputees still waiting for reparations almost 10 years on"

Article on the lack of reparations for victims of the 1991-2002 civil war [ID 204417]

19.10.2011 - Source:ReliefWeb 

"SLeone warns against use of ex-fighters ahead of 2012 vote" , Author: Agence France-Presse

According to the director of the Office of National Security (ONS), the use by politicians of former fighters in the country's decade-long civil war ahead of 2012 presidential elections poses a "violent" threat; several clashes between supporters of the ruling party and the opposition have taken place in recent months [ID 204115]

06.10.2011 - Source:Reuters

"Sierra Leone to charge more than 50 over clashes" , Author: AlertNet

According to the government, more than 50 people will be prosecuted after clashes between rival political groups in September 2011 that injured a top opposition figure [ID 203141]

03.10.2011 - Source:US Department of Labor

"2010 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor"

Annual report on child labor (covering 2010) [ID 203072]

22.09.2011 - Source:Amnesty International 

"Amnesty International welcomes the acceptance in principle of a moratorium on the death penalty and the commitment to improve healthcare in connection with birth delivery and to address other causes of maternal mortality"

Countries call on Sierra Leone during the UN Universal Periodic Review to abolish the death penalty; government has begun reforms to improve maternal health care [ID 202462]

13.09.2011 - Source:US Department of State 

"July-December 2010 International Religious Freedom Report"

Annual report on religious freedom, covering July-December 2010 [ID 201888]

12.09.2011 - Source:ReliefWeb 

"Sierra Leone to probe political violence: presidency" , Author: Agence France-Presse

City of Bo: Authorities announced a probe into violent clashes between the country's 2 main parties, the ruling All People's Congress (APC) and the main opposition Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP), which have raised tensions ahead of 2012 elections [ID 201586]

06.09.2011 - Source:Amnesty International 

"At a Crossroads: Sierra Leone’s free health care policy [AFR 51/001/2011]"

Report on health care system (relevant human rights framework; missing drugs and shortcomings in procurement systems; lacking monitoring and complaint mechanisms; legal remedies) [ID 201124]

02.09.2011 - Source:UN Security Council 

"Seventh report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone [S/2011/554]"

Report by the UN Secretary-General on the current situation in Sierra Leone (political, security, economic and social developments; corruption, drug trafficking and organised crime; national institution; human rights) [ID 201734]

08.2011 - Source:Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Germany) 

"Lage der Religionsgemeinschaften in ausgewählten islamischen Ländern"

Report on religious freedom in selected islamic countries; for selected non-islamic countries, see ID 205407 [ID 205406]

08.2011 - Source:US Social Security Administration 

"Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Africa 2011"

Overview of social security system (old age, disability and survivors; sickness and maternity; work injury; unemployment; family allowances) [ID 202677]

12.07.2011 - Source:Refugee Documentation Centre, Legal Aid Board 

"Information on forced initiation by all-male secret societies operating in Northern Sierra Leone, particularly in the region of Kenbaya [Q14107]"

Query response on all-male secret societies and forced initiation in Northern Sierra Leone (Kenbaya region) [ID 163289]

11.07.2011 - Source:UN Human Rights Council (formerly UN Commission on Human Rights) 

"Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review; Sierra Leone [A/HRC/18/10]"

Report and recommendations of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review on the promotion and protection of human rights; government's views on and responses to these recommendations [ID 200502]

27.06.2011 - Source:US Department of State 

"Trafficking in Persons Report 2011"

Trafficking in persons report 2011 [ID 162260]

20.06.2011 - Source:ReliefWeb 

"Refugees in Nigeria allege neglect by UNHCR" , Author: Pan African News Agency

Oru Camp, Southwest Nigeria: Refugees from Liberia and Sierra Leone are accusing the UNHCR and the National Commission For Refugees (NCFR) of abandoning them [ID 162752]

18.05.2011 - Source:Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"Algemeen Ambtsbericht Sierra Leone"

Country report (as at May 2011) [ID 203743]

13.05.2011 - Source:Amnesty International 

"Amnesty International Report 2011 - The State of the World's Human Rights"

Annual report 2011 (events of 2010) [ID 160138]

02.05.2011 - Source:Freedom House 

"Freedom of the Press 2011"

Annual report on press freedom (covering 2010) [ID 203761]

21.04.2011 - Source:Refugee Documentation Centre, Legal Aid Board 

"Information on risks to women in Sierra Leone from FGM and other harmful cultural practices. Any information on a culture called Bundu or a secret society called Mende [Q13756]"

Query response on female genital mutilation and cult "Bundu" and "Mende" secret society [ID 159360]

08.04.2011 - Source:US Department of State 

"Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2010"

Annual report on human rights in 2010 [ID 158193]

09.03.2011 - Source:UN Security Council 

"Sixth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone [S/2011/119]"

Report by UN Secretary-General on situation in Sierra Leone (political developments; preparations for 2012 elections; security situation; youth unemployment; corruption; drug trafficking and organised crime) [ID 156970]

22.02.2011 - Source:UN Human Rights Council (formerly UN Commission on Human Rights) 

"Assistance to Sierra Leone in the field of human rights; Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights [A/HRC/16/78]"

Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on assistance to Sierra Leone in the field of human rights (human rights monitoring; capacity-building and technical assistance; partnership with United Nations agencies) [ID 156893]