Women in Sierra Leone Need Your Help to Keep Their Home

Imagine returning home from your husband's funeral, only to find your key no longer fits in the door. This alarming occurrence happens frequently in Sierra Leone, where customs dictate a family's property is inherited by the husband's brothers, sisters and parents, not his widow and children.

This practice is illegal, but few women in Sierra Leone know about the laws that are intended to protect them. Now, through the help of an article written by a jhr-trained Sierra Leonean journalist highlighting the issue (click here to read it), women are standing up and defending their rights.

Today, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of women in Sierra Leone who urgently need your support.

Your donation will increase the spread information on property rights – a vital step in empowering these women with the knowledge to reclaim property that rightfully belongs to them.

Your donation will also make possible:

• Daily on-the-job training: Experienced jhr journalists work side-by-side local African media practitioners to increase human rights coverage
• Awards: Creating incentives that reward best practices in human rights reporting
• Fellowships: Local African journalists are given a stipend and ongoing mentorship to take a closer look into human rights issues
• Create national dialogue: jhr brings together local media, journalism schools, communities and policy-makers sparking a national dialogue on human rights issues

To learn about the benefits of becoming a monthly donor click here.

People like you are helping to build the foundations which make the world a better place – thank you!