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Defence for Children International is a worldwide movement for children’s rights with National Sections and Associated Members active across four continents.


What We Do

What We Do

Justice For Children

26 years, since 1991 we have been a leading actor in the justice sector and have significantly contributed to all justice sector reform processes after the civil war that ended in 2000. Throughout these years....

Combating Child Trafficking

Child trafficking remains one of the most serious human rights violations in the Mano River Union (MRU) countries—Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea—where children, especially girls,...

Youth Activism

In Sierra Leone, approximately 70% of the population comprises young people. Apparently, while young people have time and energy, opportunities for the participation of young people in development and decision-making processes...

Education

Although access to education and school enrolment have significantly increased, thanks to the introduction of the Free Quality Education by the government of Sierra Leone in 2018, and the Education Sector ...

She Leads

In Sierra Leone, women and girls continue to face discrimination in various domains, including political, civic, economic, social, cultural, and education. They are disproportionately affected by sexual and gender-based......

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With your contribution, you will be joining a handful of individuals and organisations who have put their trust in our vision, approach and expertise. We take accountability very seriously and ensure that we make the most effective....

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Violence Against Children


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