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Statutory Board Meeting

Statutory Board Meeting Statutory Board Meeting Statutory Board Meeting Statutory Board Meeting Statutory Board Meeting Statutory Board Meeting Statutory Board Meeting Statutory Board Meeting The National Early Warning Statutory Board meeting was convened today 11th April 2024 by the Hon. Vice President, who is the Chairman of the Board. The Board approved the Strategic Plan developed by the Centre and discussed the need to streamline early warning and early response in MDAs as well as the need to enact a legislation, among others.

Courtesy Call

AIG Wilson Lnalegwu (Rtd) and Ambassador A. Okoh, Advisers to the Office of National Security (ONS) and the Central Intelligence Security Agency (CISA) respectively paid courtesy call to the NEWRMC Director, Mrs Francess A.M Nyuma at her National Early Warning Office on 21st March, 2024. The objective of the call was to establish relationship and enhance cooperation on issues of mutual interests.

Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) Management Board Meeting

Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) Management Board Meetin NEWRMC HOSTS THE TRANSNATIONAL ORGANISED CRIME UNIT (TOCU) MANAGEMENET BOARD MEETING ROOM ON 14TH MARCH, 2024 On 14th March, 2024, the Centre hosted a rotational Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) Management Board Meeting in the Centre’s Situation Room. The ECOWAS Political Declaration and its attendant Regional Action Plan, both enunciated in 2008, brought about the West African Coast Initiative (WACI) in 2010, in which the creation of Transnational Crime Units (TCUs) was among the key requirements in the four pilot countries (SL, Liberia, Guinea Bissau & Cote d’Ivoire). Sierra Leone initially formed the Joint Drugs Interdiction Task Force (JDITF) and later transformed to what is today known as TOCU, with the objective to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and cooperation (expertise and resources) in the fight against transnational criminal activities in Sierra Leone. To this end, the Management Board therefore serves as a Liaison or an effective link between the TOCU Advisory Board and the TOCU Head Quarter (HQ), as well as provides directives to the Head of TOCU to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. The membership comprises of heads of operation of all member institutions with the Director of Crime Services of the Sierra Leone Police serving as its chairman. In the spirit of Inter-agency collaboration and cooperation, the National Early Warning and Response Coordinating Mechanism Centre (NEWRMC), otherwise known as the National Centre for the Coordination of Response Mechanism (NCCRM) was incorporated in 2021 (since it establishment) in line with its mandate to “to develop synergies with institutions working in the fight against all forms of human insecurity and organised crime…”. In a bid to ensure that the Board is efficient and to promote a sense of ownership among its members, Management Board meetings are rotated among member institutions. During the rotational meetings, the Head of the hosting institution serves as Co-Chairperson of the meeting. The Director of Centre of NEWRMC, Mrs Francess Nyuma served as Co-Chair at the meeting held at the NEWRMC HQ on Thursday, 14th March, 2024. The discuss of the meeting ranges from operational and strategic issues (relating to the fight against transnational organised crimes) to the threats they pose to human security, and proffered solutions. RECENT BLOGS June 2024 Analysts Briefing session June 13, 2024 Statutory Board Meeting April 11, 2024 Courtesy Call March 21, 2024 Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) Management Board Meeting March 18, 2024 NEWRMC Visitation to Plan International March 18, 2024 BLOG CATEGORIES Analysts Briefing Sessions Other Engagements

NEWRMC Visitation to Plan International

Presentation done by NEWRMC Staff of NEWRMC & Plan International NEWRMC VISITATION TO PLAN INTERNATIONAL On 13thMarch, 2024, Core staff of the National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Coordinating Centre (NEWRMC), led by the Director of the Centre, Mrs Francess Nyuma made a courtesy call to the Country Director of Plan International Sierra Leone, Md. Muniratu Issifu. The objective of the visit was to establish a synergy between the two institutions with a view to strengthen information sharing and response mechanisms on issues posing threat to human security in Sierra Leone. Specifically, the discussion focussed on issues bordering on children, youths, education, healthcare and sanitation, in line with each other’s mandate. The two entities used the opportunity to present a thorough insight into their mandates, which was followed by series of questions and responses. It was a joyous occasion which ended with picture taking.

Analysts Briefing Sessions

Analysts Briefing session Analyst Briefing Session Analysts Briefing Session On 6th March 2024, the Centre held its regular Analysts’ Briefing Session with its partners in the Situation Room. The partners include technocrats from the Ministry of Tertiary and Higher Education (MTHE), Office of National Security (ONS), Ministry of Mines & Mineral Resources, Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), National Minerals Agency (NMA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and the Chairman Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Tertiary and Higher Education. The Briefing Session was chaired by the Director of the Centre with all Analysts and other staff of the Centre in attendance. Two presentations were made by the Good Governance and Human Rights Analyst and the Environmental Analyst bordering on ‘Planned Strike action and dissatisfaction among staff of Eastern Technical University and the University of Sierra Leone”, and “the environmental impacts of mining on Lake Sonfon and its associated communities” respectively. This was followed by extensive but fruitful discussions/deliberations leading to several actionable recommendations been proffered, all geared towards mitigating the threats posed to human security and peace.

NEWRMC-SL Visit to the Minister of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED)

Director of Centre and Minister & Deputy Minster of MoPED Director of Centre , Lead Analyst with the Leadership of MoPED Director of Centre Engaged MoPED Leadership Director of Centre and the Minister of Planning and Economic Development Lhe Director of NEWRMC & Team went on a working visit to the Minister of planning and Economic Development. In attendance was the Deputy Minister and other senior members of the Ministry. The Director appreciated the Ministry for its role in the establishment of the Centre, and it continuous support. She briefed the meeting on a range of issues including the work done by the Centre that falls within the purview of the Ministry and push for more actions (in respect to the Centre’s recommendations) to be fast tracked in the spirit of human security. She reiterated that such actions will help to mitigate the threats posed to human security and peace in Sierra Leone. After much deliberations, the Minister expressed appreciation of the visit and its reports, and assured NEWRMC of the necessary support in achieving its objectives

NEWRMC-SL meets with WAVES-SL

The Director of the National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Coordinating Centre ( NEWRMC – SL) and team had a meeting on the 09/01/24 with the Director of Women Against Violence and Exploitation in society – SL (WAVES – SL) at the situation room NEWRMC – SL . They focus their discussion on how to partner, collaborate and coordinate efforts to eliminate / mitigate sexual Based violence in the Country . They agreed to share information and team up when necessary to take joint action to address the menace.