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When Justice Depends on Who You Know: The Danger of Elitist Responses to Rape in Sierra Leone
By Fatima Babih, EdD In recent days, Sierra Leoneans have seen two rape cases on social media, one involving an officer in the Republic...
Fatima Babih, EdD
Jun 223 min read
On the Day of the African Child, We Say: Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied for Sierra Leone's Girl Victims of Rape
by Fatima Babih, EdD Today, across the continent and worldwide, we mark June 16, the International Day of the African Child . It is a day...
Fatima Babih, EdD
Jun 164 min read
Open Letter to Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic Education: A Call for Justice and Dignity for the 45-year-old woman WASSCE Candidate
Dear Mr. Minister, Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. It should neve r be used as a weapon against...
Fatima Babih, EdD
Jun 44 min read
Suspicious Patterns in Bo High Court Rape Case: Is the State Counsel Compromised?
A young woman in Bo, Sierra Leone, has been waiting for justice for three years. Three years since she was brutally gang-raped at age 16....
Fatima Babih, EdD
Apr 153 min read
Fatima Babih, EdD
Apr 100 min read
DEATH IN CHILDBIRTH CONTINUES IN SIERRA LEONE: THE SAFE MOTHERHOOD BILL FAILS TO PROTECT MOTHERS
In the wake of persistent tragic maternal deaths, Sierra Leone’s healthcare system stands at a critical crossroads. The 2024 Safe...
Fatima Babih, EdD
Jan 225 min read
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