Focus Area 01
Policies implementation and advocacy
A core area of WHI-SL's human rights work.
WHI-SL Program
Human Rights Program
Advocating for justice, dignity, peace, and equal rights for all.
Overview
The Human Rights Program promotes the rights of Sierra Leone's most marginalised populations through policy implementation support, advocacy, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. WHI-SL works to ensure that vulnerable communities are protected, heard, and supported in claiming their rights.
The Challenge
Why this program matters
Vulnerable populations in Sierra Leone, including street children, people with disabilities, sex workers, widows and widowers, and survivors of trafficking, often experience exclusion from legal protection and social support.
What We Do
Key Focus Areas
Focus Area 02
Gender advocacy
A core area of WHI-SL's human rights work.
Focus Area 03
Conflict resolutions and peace
Helps communities resolve disputes peacefully and build stronger local trust.
Focus Area 04
Human rights for particular vulnerable people
A core area of WHI-SL's human rights work.
Focus Area 05
Other related activities
A core area of WHI-SL's human rights work.
How We Work
Activities
Program
Capacity Building
Organization of capacity building trainings
Program
Community Education
Organization of workshops, debates
Program
Screening & Counselling
Material and technical support
Program
Community Health Support
Community-level human rights education
Program
Technical Support
Advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement
Program
Youth Development
Conflict mediation and community dialogue
Program
Activity
Policy monitoring and reporting
Expected Results
Intended Outcomes
Improved human rights in Sierra Leone
Reduced human rights violation in Sierra Leone
Reduced human trafficking and death due to violation of human rights
Improved services of human rights in Sierra Leone
Field Notes
Stories, lessons, and reflections from human rights work.
This space is used to document what WHI-SL learns in community meetings, outreach sessions, and follow-up support so the program stays practical and grounded.
Partners
Working Together for Change
WHI-SL collaborates with ministries, health teams, schools, police, transport groups, media, and international partners highlighted in the launch gallery.
Bo District Local Governance and Leaders
Government
Local NGOs and Community-Based Organizations
Community
Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS)
Health
Ministry of Social Welfare - Bo District
Government
Bo City Council
Government
Traditional Leaders
Community
Grand Challenges Canada (GCC)
International Funder
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