Situation Analysis of Children and Adolescents in Sierra Leone
As assessment of the situation of the country’s children and adolescents with respect to the realization of their rights
Highlights
The purpose of the Situation Analysis of Children and Adolescents in Sierra Leone (referred to as the situation analysis or SitAn in this report) is to assess the situation of the country’s children and adolescents with respect to the realization of their rights; analyse child deprivation using an equity and gender lens; assess the capacity of duty bearers at all levels to meet their obligations in the fulfilment of these rights; and make specific recommendations for future actions, programme interventions and policy directions. The aim is to compile and interpret the most recent data and information on child outcomes across a range of sectors (health; nutrition; education; child protection; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); and social protection) and identify the trends and patterns in child poverty, adolescents’ and young people’s participation and civic engagement and other outcomes that affect the realization of children’s rights and efforts towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations, 2015).
The SitAn will inform the national planning (Mid-Term National Development Plan 2024–2030) and development processes of the Government of Sierra Leone and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Sierra Leone Country Programme Document for 2025–2030, for which the government and UNICEF are undertaking preparatory work. Additionally, it will more broadly assist the government, UNICEF and their partners to improve programmatic delivery, advocacy and communications; influence the development of innovative policies and strategies; increase public financing for children; make the case for increased resource mobilization and building partnerships; build momentum for evidence generation and consultation; and facilitate decision-making processes.
