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🇸🇱⚖ LEGAL LINK 🇸🇱
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Freetown | Sierra Leone
10th December, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
LEGAL LINK CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY AND LAUNCHES ITS SECOND ANNIVERSARY REPORT
Christian Lawyers Centre hereinafter referred to as LEGAL LINK has successfully celebrated its 2nd Anniversary on 10th December 2020, International Human Rights Day, and has also launched its 2nd Annual Report in defense of the rights of religious communities and vulnerable groups in Sierra Leone.
It could be recalled that on the 10th of December 2018, LEGAL LINK was officially launched by Rashid Dumbuya Esq and a host of other lawyers, law students and human rights activists at the Christians in Action Church, Pademba road, Freetown.
It is also worthy to note that the 10th of December is usually referred to as International Human Rights Day. This day has been set aside by the United Nations to reflect and showcase how much successes have been garnered within its 194 member states in the push for compliance and respect for human rights.
The 10th of December is also celebrated to remind states of the numerous challenges regarding adherence to their human rights obligations and commitments under International Human Rights Law. What a joy and privilege to have LEGAL LINK celebrate its second anniversary on this great day called International Human Rights Day.
Just two years on, the organization has become a household name in Sierra Leone due to its passion and quest in defending the rights of religious communities and vulnerable groups in the country.
In this regard, the organisation has continued to receive accolades and recognitions both locally and internationally for its revolutionary and impactful programmes.
During the formal celebration of its 2nd Anniversary and the International Human Rights Day event which was well attended by interns, lawyers, law students, civil society organizations and representatives from the religious communities and vulnerable groups,
the Executive Director of LEGAL LINK, Rashid Dumbuya Esq used the opportunity to thank God for making LEGAL LINK to see its 2nd anniversary and to also celebrate it in grand style.
In launching the 2nd Annual Report, the Executive Director, highlighted the myriad of activities undertaken by LEGAL LINK within the period under review.
The successes achieved, challenges encountered and recommendations put forward by LEGAL LINK regarding this report, it is hoped that such will engender dynamism for legal, institutional and policy reforms in the country.
Rashid also explained to the audience about LEGAL LINK’s intervention to complement government’s effort in the area of respect for human rights.
A video documentary survey report of the impact of COVID-19 on the religious communities in Freetown was projected and displayed for the audience to see.
Furthermore, the Executive Director also mentioned to the audience about the research work LEGAL LINK is currently undertaking for the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria – South Africa and emphasized that such was a testament of how much LEGAL LINK is being appreciated at the International Level.
Several representatives from the religious communities, civil society organizations and vulnerable groups that witnessed the programme expressed their thanks and appreciations for the good work LEGAL LINK has been doing for them over the past two years especially in defending their rights and given their lives true meaning and significance.
They however appealed for LEGAL LINK to continue to build on these meaningful achievements in the coming years so that a culture of respect for human rights in Sierra Leone will be garnered and sustained.
The Executive Director assured the representatives of LEGAL LINK’s continued support in 2021 and in subsequent years to come.
Statements were also made by the interim Board Chairman, Pastor Paul Ken Bockarie, Founding member, Mr. Thomas Moore Conteh and other interns of LEGAL LINK.
They thanked all those that supported the organization over the year and further appealed to the donor community to keep supporting LEGAL LINK in 2021 so that it can do more to defend the rights of religious communities and vulnerable groups in Sierra Leone.
The programme ended up in a joyful party celebration in honour of LEGAL LINK’s Second Anniversary.
Thanks and appreciations to the Board of Directors, lawyers, interns, law students, pastors, human rights activists and all those who contributed to LEGAL LINK’s success over the past two years.
To God be all the glory.
For more details, view the 2020 annual report below.
LEGAL LINK
Credit : Media Team
