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 divided into two: 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 and 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 issues relating to women and children.
- Lead the development and monitoring of policies related to Gender and in line with the Gender Equality Women Empowerment (GEWE) Act 2022 to achieve full participation of women in development.
- Take necessary actions to achieve full participation of women in development
- Liaise with development partners and NGOs in addressing issues affecting women and children
- Collaborate with Ministries, Departments and Agencies working on Gender and Children’s issues to ensure the GEWE Act and related legal instruments are implemented.
- Mobilization of resources in support of Gender and Children related projects
- Ensure 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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6 Big Waterloo Street, Freetown
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