Sierra Leone Launches Framework Ending Child Violence

Sierra Leone Launches Framework Ending Child Violence

Sierra Leone has officially launched a Whole-of-Government Framework for Ending Violence Against Children to coordinate national efforts in preventing and responding to child violence. Launched in Freetown under the leadership of the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, the initiative unites government institutions, development partners, and key stakeholders around a unified response.

The launch brought together senior government officials, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, UNICEF, children’s organisations, and Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children. 

Her attendance followed a week of extensive engagements with government leaders, justice institutions, traditional and religious authorities, civil society organisations, and children to emphasize collective responsibility for child protection.

The new framework establishes a comprehensive multi-sectoral approach focused on prevention, stronger protection systems, institutional coordination, data collection, budgeting, and accountability. 

By bringing different sectors together, the initiative aims to translate high-level commitments into concrete protection for children across Sierra Leone.

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