August: Sawie’s Story

This month we are sharing Sawie’s story.

Sawie is a young #SGBV survivor who was charged with murder, after acting in self-defence. With AdvocAid’s intervention, these mitigating circumstances were recognised and she was given a reduced sentence.

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July: Kadie’s Story

This month we are sharing Kadie’s story.

Kadie* is a young woman who experienced separation from her daughter while incarcerated. Her case highlights the need for gender responsive legal reform to achieve a just and equal society that respects and prioritises women’s rights.

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June: Maria’s Story

This month we are sharing Maria’s story. Maria was convicted for murder. She was subjected to discrimination while incarcerated due to her epilepsy. Advocaid was Maria’s main support mechanism. We work to to achieve gender legal reform that respects and prioritises women’s rights . Click here to read Maria’s story.

May: Aminata’s Story

This month we are sharing Aminata’s story. Aminata* was 17 years-old when she was sentenced to death for the murder of her abusive boyfriend. It took nine years for AdvocAid to quash her conviction and secure her freedom. Read more about Aminata’s story here. We work with an unwavering commitment to legal and policy reform in Sierra Leone. . Click here to read Aminata’s story.

April: Mariama’s Story

This months case study focuses on Mariama, a young girl arrested for murder. This began a series of egregious breaches of her human rights and, soecifically, her rights as a child. Click here to read Mariama’s story.