by sabrinamahtani | Jul 26, 2011 | Blogs, Events, News
Thanks to those who gave up their summer evening to hear more about AdvocAid’s work in Sierra Leone as part of our UK awareness raising tour. Our special thanks to Stephanie Biden and Bates Wells Braithwaite LLP for hosting the event.
by sabrinamahtani | Apr 4, 2011 | Blogs, Death penalty, News, Radio Interview
AdvocAid’s Legal Officer, Simitie Lavaly, and MK (the longest serving woman on death row who was recently released on appeal) were interviewed on BBC’s Outlook programme. You can listen to the programme by clicking the above link.
by lulu kitololo | Mar 22, 2011 | Advocacy, Blogs, Press Releases
For many of us, a year can flash by in an instant. But that is not the case for those in prison. Building on the success of last year’s celebration of International Women’s Day, AdvocAid is once again using the day to highlight the plight of girls and women in Sierra...
by sabrinamahtani | Mar 17, 2011 | Advocacy, Blogs, Death penalty, Legal Aid, Publications
An AdvocAid Briefing Paper concerning restricted time limits to appeal for those on death row. Section 64 of the Courts Act 1965 provides 21 days within which to appeal which CANNOT be extended for those sentenced to death. AdvocAid has been championing reform of this...
by lulu kitololo | Mar 12, 2011 | Blogs, Resources, Videos
A short film introducing AdvocAid’s work providing access to justice and strengthened rights for girls and women in conflict with the law in Sierra Leone. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPHieElCLio] Filmed and edited by Idriss Kpange. Produced by...