Sierra Leone Memory Project

National Reconciliation Award

Do you know an outstanding leader who has made significant contribution to transitional justice, human rights or National Reconciliation in Sierra Leone?

The National Reconciliation Award will honour an individual who has made consistent contribution to transitional justice or human rights in Sierra Leone. Nominees for this award must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of work in any profession relating to transitional justice or human rights. We will recognise and honour a courageous, innovative, dynamic, and ethical individual who holds a track record in fighting for fundamental rights and justice in Sierra Leone. The National Reconciliation Award is for an individual who shows us that there is no democracy without justice and respect for human rights - We are looking for a National Champion who has remained firm in the struggle for human rights and justice.

Recipient of the National Reconciliation Award will be honoured at a ceremony in Freetown on June 6, 2025 .

Award recipient MUST agree to give a 30 Minute lecture on a current transitional justice or human rights issue of concern in Sierra Leone. Therefore, while Sierra Leoneans in any part of the world may be nominated for this award, the recipient must commit to receiving the award in person in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on June 6, 2025 at his/her own cost.

Rules:

Anyone, anywhere - except for award judges - can nominate a leader in Sierra Leone and from any discipline, e.g. activists, politicians, statesmen, civil society leaders, traditional leaders, diplomats, artists, religious leaders, military figures, business people, etc.

Nominations may only be made in English
Nominee MUST have a minimum of 10 years experience in transitional justice or human rights
Must commit to a 30 Minute lecture on a current transitional justice or human rights issue in Sierra Leone
Must submit a written draft of lecture for our publication
Must receive the award in person on June 6, 2025
Nominations will close on April 30, 2025 (00:00 GMT)

Nomination Form

Nominator (person nominating)

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Nominee (person you are nominating)

Name of Nominee

Email of Nominee

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By continuing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. You also confirm that the information you have provided is accurate and honest. Any false information may result in the automatic disqualification of your nominee, immediately or after the award has been granted. The Center for Memory and Reparations reserve all rights, including to cancel, deny or withhold award. No monetary or any form of quid pro quo is required to participate in this process. You confirm that your nominee is a Sierra Leonean with no criminal background or conviction, and who has impeccable community standing.