# Sierra Leone girls' education and rights advocacy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sierra-leone-girls-education-and-rights-advocacy
> Updated: 2026-11-02T18:09:52.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, advocated for increased protection and equal educational opportunities for girls during the National Girls Summit in Kenema District. Sackey emphasized that empowering girls is a vital investment in human capital and called for the removal of barriers such as violence, exploitation, and discrimination to create inclusive learning environments.

Following this, in November 2026, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, leader of the DIB Movement, called for intensified national action at the 11th Annual National Girls Empowerment Forum in Freetown. Bangura urged stakeholders to end harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation, noting that education is essential for girls to achieve economic independence and contribute to national development.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Ibrahim Bangura calls for protections for girls in Sierra Leone

Dr. Ibrahim Bangura has called for stronger national action in Sierra Leone to protect girls' rights, end child marriage, and expand access to education during the 11th Annual National Girls Empowerment Forum.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibrahim-bangura-calls-for-protections-for-girls-in-sierra-leone

### 2026-10-17: Sierra Leone Education Minister advocates for girls' rights and access

Sierra Leone’s Education Minister Conrad Sackey called for greater protection and educational access for girls during the National Girls Summit 2026 in Kenema District.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-education-minister-advocates-for-girls-rights-and-access

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