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Published on Mar 8, 2026

Human Rights Commission Commends Chief Justice Kamanda Over Regional Court of Appeal

The Vice Chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), Victor I. Lansana Esq., has praised the Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, for expanding the Court of Appeal’s sittings across Sierra Leone’s regions to improve citizens’ access to …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Mar 9, 2026

CHRDI Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality on International Women’s Day

– On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Initiatives (CHRDI) has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting a world where gender equality is not merely aspirational, but a lived reality for all women. In a …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Mar 9, 2026

For IDPs, Help Has Come as Tinubu Signs Dep Speaker Kalu’s Kampala Convention Bill into Law

By Udora Orizu “Leadership in politics must begin with humanity; policies should first answer the question: who does this help? These words define the ethos of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR whose …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 9, 2026

Kampala Convention: Tinubu Signs Deputy Speaker Kalu’s Bill to Protect IDPs in Nigeria into Law

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has signed into law the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), also known as the Kampala Convention, to strengthen humanitarian protection and uphold the rights and …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 9, 2026

How India seeks to strengthen global diamond governance

Competition over scarce and strategic natural resources like oil, gas, uranium, and critical minerals has often driven conflicts and disputes. For instance, control over natural resources like diamonds, timber, and gold was a primary driver of civil wars …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Mar 9, 2026

YNaija 100: Women Who Inspire Nigeria

There are women who have written their names in the stars, in every industry in Nigeria. From creating in the technological space to making history in the banking sector and across a diverse array of industries, these women have left their mark and …

Source: Y Naija - Left-wing
Published on Mar 3, 2026

HRCSL Engages U.S. University Delegation on Human Rights and Post-Conflict Reconstruction

On March 2, 2026, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) hosted a delegation of thirteen students and one lecturer from the School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA. The meeting took place in …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Mar 7, 2026

Open letter to President Bio: The continued detention of Zainab Sheriff and the soul of our democracy

Lucy Baindu Koroma: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 06 March 2026: Your Excellency Julius Maada Bio, I write to you today not as a partisan voice, not as someone who endorses every word spoken at every rally, but as a Sierra Leonean woman who believes deeply in …

Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Mar 1, 2026

Sierra Leone: Politics of Deforestation – Rogue Minister

The Geko Project: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 01 March 2026: A senior politician facilitated illegal encroachment on a national park in Sierra Leone so elites could build mansions. The president sat on the evidence. With their multiple storeys, columns and …

Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2026

Sierra Leone’s Justices Komba Kamanda and Fatmatta Bintu Alhadji sworn-in as RSCSL Judges

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 February 2026: Two distinguished jurists were sworn in today as Judges of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone. Justice Komba Kamanda and Justice Fatmatta Bintu Alhadi (Photo above) each subscribed to a solemn declaration …

Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2026

Justice Lenaola takes helm of Sierra Leone Court

Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola/FILE The Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL) has elected Kenya’s Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola as its new President. The announcement came at the conclusion of the Court’s two-day plenary session held …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2026

Justice Isaac Lenaola elected President of Sierra Leone Court

Supreme Court Judge Isaack Lenaola has been elected as the President of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone, following the conclusion of a two-day plenary session held at The Hague, Netherlands. In a statement issued on February 27, 2026, the …

Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Pending
Published on Feb 28, 2026

Justice Lenaola Elected President of U.N.-Backed Sierra Leone War Crimes Court

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28— Judges of the U.N.-backed Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone(RSCL) have elected Kenyan Supreme Court Justice Isaack Lenaola as the court’s new president. This follows a two-day plenary session focused on leadership changes and …

Source: Capital FM Kenya - Pending
Published on Feb 28, 2026

Kenyan Supreme Court Judge Lands Presidency at Special Sierra Leone Court

Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has been elected President of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone. According to a statement issued February 27, 2026, at The Hague in the Netherlands, Justice Lenaola was elected during a two-day plenary session …

Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2026

How will the next UN chief be chosen and who wants the job?

A new United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. The race formally started when Sierra Leone, then-president of the 15-member UN ‌Security Council, and Annalena Baerbock, president of the …

Source: Gulf Times - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 25, 2026

Human Rights Activists Condemn ‘Illegal Arrest’ of Sierra Leonean Officers by Guinean Soldiers

The Coalition of Civil Society and Human Rights Activists Sierra Leone (CCSHRA-SL) has strongly condemned what it described as the “illegal arrest, detention, molestation and maltreatment” of some members of Sierra Leone’s security forces by Guinean …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Mar 8, 2026

Weaponising gender: How gender became the perfect scapegoat for far-right and authoritarian actors

First published at Transnational Institute. Anti-gender mobilisation has become a defining feature of far-right movements since around 2015; and is now a tactic widely adopted by authoritarian governments across the political spectrum. From overturning …

Source: LINKS - Left-wing
Published on Feb 25, 2026

College for Human Rights Education Holds Maiden Orientation for Pioneer Students

The College for Human Rights Education and Professional Studies has successfully concluded its maiden orientation session for newly admitted students, ahead of the official commencement of academic activities. The orientation, held on Saturday, 21st …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Mar 8, 2026

Put gender in the climate plan: Advancing a ‘gender-responsive just’ transition (Part 1) – Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-...

MARCH 8 — UN Women had shared that in 1972, to mark its 25th anniversary, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) recommended that 1975 be designated International Women’s Year – an idea endorsed by the General Assembly to draw attention to women’s …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 06:08 GMT

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Commonwealth Day

CANADA, September 3 - “Today, Canada joins our fellow Commonwealth partners in marking Commonwealth Day. In a more uncertain and divided world, the Commonwealth remains a constant – bringing together 56 member countries from North America, the Caribbean, …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 01:55 GMT

International Relations and Cooperation on escalating crisis in the Gulf

South Africa expresses deep concern over the escalating crisis in the Gulf, arising from the use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, the subsequent retaliatory strikes by Iran across the region, and the ongoing attacks by Israel on …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 17:37 GMT

Spain’s PM Reaffirms Anti-War Stance Amid Iran Tensions

(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reiterated on Saturday his opposition to war, highlighting Spain’s role in defending international law and human rights amid escalating tensions following US attacks on Iran, according to reports. Speaking at …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

From Activists to Advocates: Human Rights Leaders Carry Their Message From Congress to the White House

150 leaders convene in the U.S. Congress at the United for Human Rights Conference 2026 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The halls of the United States Congress became the setting for a defining moment in human …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 02:55 GMT

Oxfam responds to mass forced displacement in Lebanon and ready to respond to wider regional crisis

Oxfam and partners are responding to the immediate needs of people who have been forcibly displaced by Israel’s bombardment and ground invasion of Lebanon, as the conflict across the region enters a dramatically new and dangerous phase. Oxfam in Lebanon is …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 21:16 GMT

ICRC Regional Director urges greater commitment to International Humanitarian Law in Pacific visit

This message was reinforced with authorities in Fiji last week, during a high-level mission by the ICRC’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Régis Savioz. His visit to Fiji marked the first leg of his mission to the Pacific, which will also …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

Artivist Jacqueline Rudolph to Exhibit Powerful Portraits and Sculptural Works at ArtExpo New York 2026

Celebrated Santa Fe-based artist brings socially conscious portraiture and activist-driven artwork to Manhattan's premier contemporary art fair SANTA FE, NM, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jacqueline Rudolph, a prolific …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

Leaders in Law, Human Rights, and the Study of Democracy to Speak at Pomona College Commencement

[Justice Goodwin Liu,] an associate justice of the California Supreme Court, a humanitarian promoting international peace, justice and human rights, and a scholar and author of bestselling books on democracy and state-building will address more than 400 …

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Published on March 10, 2026 - 05:24 GMT

World Glaucoma Week 2026 mobilizes five continents amid the global rise of the leading cause of irreversible blindness

World Glaucoma Week 2026, a global campaign by the World Glaucoma Association mobilizing five continents from March 8 to 14. FLORIANóPOLIS, SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Glaucoma Week 2026 mobilizes five …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

Women Farmers Urge Gender Equality Focus to Boost Food Security

Call made during Heifer International event bringing women farmers into dialogue with global decisionmakers during UN International Year of the Woman Farmer LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women smallholder farmers …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Food & Beverage Industry ...
Published on March 9, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

Last Prisoner Project Applauds Passage of Virginia Marijuana Resentencing Bill

Legislation guarantees automatic hearings, empowers courts to reduce outdated sentences, and extends relief to people still incarcerated or under supervision. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last Prisoner Project …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies to Host Staten Island Public Hearing on Economic Development

Staten Islanders are invited to share lived experiences and solutions to help shape evidence-based remedies for economic inequity. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Community Commission on …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

The Forge Companies Announces Acquisition of Capital Now Funding, Expanding the Forge Capital Suite of Services

Strategic acquisition strengthens financial solutions available to plaintiff attorneys and their clients. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Forge Companies (Forge), a leading provider of settlement planning and …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 17:24 GMT

Blue Star Mothers Honor Women Leaders Supporting Military Families

National military mothers organization honors women supporting service members, veterans, and military families during Women’s History Month. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation observes Women’s History Month …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 17:08 GMT

Meet the NJ High Schoolers Making Lion Dance Affordable for Every School and Library

Boba Lions launch a $250 educational performance rate initiative for schools and libraries to break financial barriers in New Jersey’s cultural arts community. NJ, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boba Lions, a high school …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 16:35 GMT

Birth Detroit Receives $500,000 Grant from The Felix Family Foundation to Advance Maternal Health and Birth Justice

Felix Foundation Grant recognizes Detroit's first freestanding birth center's commitment to transforming maternal and infant care in Detroit. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birth Detroit, Detroit's …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

UnchainedTV, Plant-Based TV Network, Reports Explosive Growth

Global reach doubles as 50M+ views cement UnchainedTV as a premier hub for plant-based media and animal advocacy. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UnchainedTV, the world’s premier free, nonprofit vegan and animal …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 14:33 GMT

Anthony Nayagan Named 2026 IOFP Wizard of Creative & Innovative Insightfulness Redefining Leadership Through Pure Wisdom

JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anthony Nayagan, a Tamil Siddhar, secular mystic, and leadership mentor, has been honored with the prestigious 2026 IOFP Award as the “Wizard of Creative & Innovative Insightfulness …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

IMPACCT Brooklyn Celebrated 62 Years at 2026 Emerald Ball To Serve, Preserve, and Protect Brooklyn Communities

Themed “IMPACCT. Ignite. Inspire.”, the Evening Honored Transformational Leaders and Advanced Affordable Housing Initiatives NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IMPACCT Brooklyn hosted its 2026 Emerald Ball on Thursday, …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 10:59 GMT

The Shift Toward Video-First Hiring

Why Employers Are Turning to Video Interviews to Identify Talent Faster DELAWARE, DE, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Employers across multiple industries are increasingly adopting video-based screening to gain deeper insight into …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 07:46 GMT

New Tool Reveals Which Companies Promote Women Fairly and Which Do Not

Public Database Using Big Data Now Scores Most Employers on the Metric of How Fairly They Promote Women. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For decades, women have faced a persistent pay and advancement gap - but …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 06:44 GMT

Translr Introduces Dating Platform Designed to Reduce Fetishization and Intrusive Questions in Trans Dating Spaces

Platform introduces community standards and matching tools to support safer, respectful connections for trans users NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Translr, a dating platform created for transgender individuals, …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

Parents Navigating Special Education, Foster Care, and Medical Systems Now Have a Clear Roadmap for Advocacy

As families face mounting barriers in education, healthcare, and child welfare, attorney and clinician Paula Yost delivers a structured path forward. MOUNT PLEASANT, NC, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For parents facing …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 20:51 GMT

Rogue Collective Names Clara Woods as Its First Artist in Residence on International Women’s Day

Rogue United Expands Commitment to Art as Innovation, Resilience and Cultural Impact; Woods Named Official Artist of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rogue Collective, part of …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 20:48 GMT

Peace is the Need of the Hour - Global Initiative Gathers Momentum Ahead of Billionaires for Peace Conclave

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and division, the call for peace has taken on renewed urgency. As global leaders prepare to gather in …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Women-Owned GMR Transcription Releases Women’s Day Report on the Legacy of Women in Documentation

GMR Transcription marks Women’s Day with a report highlighting women’s historic role in documentation and examining the limits of AI in high-stakes records. TUSTIN, CA, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GMR Transcription (GMRT …

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Published on March 9, 2026 - 02:55 GMT

Oxfam responds to mass forced displacement in Lebanon and ready to respond to wider regional crisis

Oxfam and partners are responding to the immediate needs of people who have been forcibly displaced by Israel’s bombardment and ground invasion of Lebanon, as the conflict across the region enters a dramatically new and dangerous phase. Oxfam in Lebanon is …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 21:16 GMT

ICRC Regional Director urges greater commitment to International Humanitarian Law in Pacific visit

This message was reinforced with authorities in Fiji last week, during a high-level mission by the ICRC’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Régis Savioz. His visit to Fiji marked the first leg of his mission to the Pacific, which will also …

Distribution channels: Human Rights