Gender-based Violence Gender discrimination exists in customary law, with regards to property ownership and inheritance rights. It has been shown that the denial of inheritance rights, and the resulting economic vulnerability and tenure insecurity, often prevent women from leaving abusive situations in which they are subject to physical, sexual and/or psychological violence. With the increase...
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SIERRA FISHING COMPANY INSTALLS COLD ROOM FACILITY IN KAILAHUN
In an effort to boost the sale of fish in local markets, nationwide, Sierra Fishing Company (SFC) has in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) over the weekend, officially unveiled a newly constructed cold room facility in Kailahun, Eastern Province. The venture which many described as ‘’laudable” is expected to benefit...
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MFMR OFFICIALS VISIT KINGDOM OF MOROCCO
A high-powered Moroccan delegation visited Sierra Leone from the 10th – 11th September 2019 to hold bilateral discussions with key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) in Sierra Leone. Among them was the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. Consequent upon the visit, roadmaps of the main action points agreed upon were developed. The main objective...