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SIERRA LEONE: Children used for political gain

Organisation aims and activities: To ensure ongoing and practical action to promote and protect children's rights. To foster awareness about children's rights issues and initiatives. To advocate in the Sierra Leone judiciary for the best interests of the child. To promote methods of dealing with children in conflict with the law that are consistent with international standards on the rights of the child.

Operational level: National

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Lobby governments and the United Nations, Provide training or education on child rights, Research child rights, Undertake legal casework on behalf of children, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Children and education, Children in armed conflict, Children in conflict with the law, Children with disabilities, Reporting to and monitoring the CRC, Sexual exploitation of children

Countries in which this organisation works: Sierra Leone

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Last updated 28/04/2005 07:17:05

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Defence for Children International - Sierra Leone (DCI - SL)