FREETOWN — The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has called for an independent investigation into alleged labour rights violations at the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), accusing the public institution of failing to respond to concerns raised over workers’ rights.
CHRDI says it wrote to the Director General of the SLCAA on 31 July 2026, with copies sent to relevant oversight bodies, raising what it described as serious concerns over alleged breaches of Sierra Leone’s labour laws and international labour standards. The organisation says that more than a month later, it has yet to receive a formal response or see any visible corrective action from the Authority.
The rights group argues that the alleged violations go beyond ordinary workplace disputes, saying they raise broader concerns about workers’ dignity, the rule of law and accountability within public institutions.
CHRDI has criticised the SLCAA’s alleged silence, saying a public authority with regulatory responsibilities should respond to credible complaints and ensure that workers are protected under national law and applicable international standards.
The organisation is demanding an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into the alleged violations, a formal response to its 31 July complaint and clear remedial measures where breaches are established.
CHRDI is also calling on the SLCAA to comply fully with Sierra Leone’s labour laws, applicable employment standards and the country’s ratified international labour and human rights obligations.
The organisation says it will continue to monitor the matter and pursue lawful advocacy measures to protect workers’ rights and promote accountability.
For workers, CHRDI says, the issue is ultimately about more than employment conditions. It argues that respect for labour rights is a legal obligation and an important measure of Sierra Leone’s commitment to accountable governance.