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Two Women, One System: How Sierra Leone’s Courts Expose Structural Injustice Against Women

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by Dr. Fatima Babih Fast punishment for women. Delayed justice for girls. Two cases. One brutal system in Sierra Leone. In Sierra Leone, the justice system has revealed exactly what it values, and it is not justice and the safety … Continue reading

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Silent Screams From Freetown to Columbus: The Epidemic of IPV Against West African Women Knows No Boundary

By Dr. Fatima Babih Our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and communities of Sia Fatmata Kamara and Mariama Bah. May the Almighty grant them mercy and eternal peace for their souls in Heaven. These two beautiful, promising young African … Continue reading

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The Plight of Girls in Sierra Leone: A Call for Justice and Accountability for Abused Young Girls in Lower Bambara, Kenema

By Dr. Fatima Babih In a shocking display of cruelty and disregard for human rights, a recent video from Lower Bambara Chiefdom in Sierra Leone has exposed the horrific treatment of young girls. This incident is not just an isolated … Continue reading

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Silent Injustice: Sierra Leone Judiciary Continues to Fail Rape Survivors with Impunity

By Dr. Fatimawahab Babih For most Sierra Leoneans, “judiciary” is just a word, and “high court” is just a building because this institution and its judges are not serving to work for the people or justice in that country. Once … Continue reading