MINSTRY OF GENDER AND CHILDREN'S AFFAIRS (MGCA)
The Ministry of Gender and Children Affairs was established in 2020 after the erstwhile Ministry of Social Welfare Gender and Children Affairs was separated into the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs. This establishment of the MoGCA underscored the importance Government places on the well-being of Children as well as the need for Gender parity in Sierra Leone.
The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs is mandated to undertake the following:
Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the policy and legal framework for issues relating to Women and to children below 18 Lead on development and monitoring of policies related to Gender and Children issues -
Take necessary actions to achieve full participation of women in development
Address issues of violence against Women and Children -
Liaise with Development Agencies and NGOs addressing the needs of Women and Children
Collaborate with the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies working on Gender and Children’s Issues Mobilization of resources in support of Gender and Children related projects Ensure a Gender and Child responsive national development framework
The Ministry has the following Directorates: Gender Affairs; Children’s Affairs; Planning and Strategic Policy Development.
CONTACT DETAILS |
Minister:
Dr Isata Mahoi
Deputy Minister:
Hindolo Buakai Bindi
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9 Sall Drive,
Off Aberdeen Road
Freetown
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