Norway recommends Sierra Leone strengthen SGBV laws, protect journalists, and uphold rule of law; abolition of the death penalty.

Norway recommends Sierra Leone strengthen SGBV laws, protect journalists, and uphold rule of law; abolition of the death penalty. Permanent Missions to the UN and WTO/EFTA in Geneva Recommendations to Sierra Leone (12.05.2026) 52ndSESSION OF THE UPR WORKING GROUPStatement Norway on theon the human rights situation in Sierra Leone delivered by Mr Tormod C. ENDRESEN, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN and other International Organizations. Norway welcomes Sierra Leone and commends their efforts to strengthen gender equality through the relevant legislation adopted in 2022 and 2024. We also commend the abolishment of the death penalty. ...

May 12, 2026