Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone

28/08/2026

06/08/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 (𝟔 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔):
The Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for the 2026 ECOWAS Grant for Direct Assistance to (VOT), in shelters and communities across the country, has today been signed off by the Grant Steering Committee to kick-start implementation of the project.

The Steering Committee, comprising (R-L) the Anti-Trafficking In Persons Task Force Secretariat-Sierra Leone Executive Director, Dehunge Shiaka, Ecowas - Cedeao Representative to H.E Ambassador John Azuma and the IOM Sierra Leone Officer-in-Charge Dr. Pauline Macharia are seen holding the signed RFP documents.

This year’s grant, totaling 35,000 U.S. Dollars, is targeting 55 beneficiaries (9 girls, 4 boys, 40 women and 2 men).

24/05/2026

𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐌𝐔𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐
The Anti-Human Trafficking & Migrant Smuggling Act, 2022 is here to protect us. But many of us still don’t know what it says or how it can save lives.

In this video, we break down the key provisions:

What counts as human trafficking

What counts as migrant smuggling

Why a victim’s consent does NOT matter

Why child prostitution means the child is a VICTIM, not a criminal

Minimum 25 years prison for traffickers

Minimum 7 years prison for smugglers

Watch the full video on our YOUTUBE channel 👉🏿👉🏿 https://youtu.be/uV4ci-WIg54?si=9OdGwF9uaDaXkR7Q

18/01/2026

🚨 The FREEDOM LINE is now live in Sierra Leone and currently on test calls. 📞

This toll-free number (134 on Africell Sierra Leone & QCell Salone Pride) is a vital resource to report human trafficking and seek help.

But we can’t do this alone. Awareness is key.
How can we work together to ensure everyone in our communities knows about this lifeline?

💬 Comment below with your ideas for spreading the word.
➡️ Tag community leaders, groups, or friends who can help share this crucial number.
❤️ Share this post to extend its reach.

Your voice matters. Together, we can build a network of freedom and support.

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