Kelvin Mark Kargbo

The Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs convened an inception meeting with Women's Organisations, Child Protection Partners and Civil Society Organisations on October 15, 2026, coordinating activities for the forthcoming 16 Days of Activism campaign against Gender-Based Violence. The meeting, held at Ministry headquarters, focused on the campaign theme, planned activities, and strategies for improving access to justice and strengthening protection services for women and girls across...

-Women and Girls Protective Service engaged advocacy groups, development partners, civil society organisations (CSOs) and child protection institutions. Girl Power Summit 2026 was held. Venue: Port Loko District. Date: October 13. Theme: 'Eliminating Harmful Traditional Practices and Early Forced Marriage.' The summit, supported by Save the Children, took place in Port Loko District and provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss the protection of girls’ rights and make commitments to...

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) has reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to protecting girls’ rights, ending child marriage and expanding access to education, healthcare and opportunities for personal development. The commitment was renewed during the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child commemoration, held on 11 October at Port Loko District Council Hall under the theme, “End Child Marriage and Invest in the Girl Child.” Delivering the keynote...