Koinadugu: The Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs (MoGCA) has inaugurated a vital Safe Home for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Koinadugu District. This facility represents a critical advance in providing survivor-centered protection, delivering immediate shelter, psychosocial support, and comprehensive referral services. The initiative marks a profound commitment to restoring dignity and forging pathways to recovery for vulnerable women and children. According to Sierra Leone News Agency, the official ceremony, held on February 3, 2026, underscored the government's sustained priority to combat GBV. Senior ministry leadership including the Chief Director, Permanent Secretary, and National GBV Coordinator personally attended, highlighting national resolve to strengthen local support systems. This essential facility was realized through primary funding from the international NGO Médecins du Monde. Its establishment was driven by the leadership of the Ministry's Assistant Director and the co ordinated efforts of the District GBV Steering Committee, with technical support from the Ministry's national team and key local stakeholders. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Minister, Chief Director Mr. Charles Vandi outlined the Ministry's strategic progress. He detailed foundational laws, policies, and frameworks enacted to empower the national GBV response. 'Safe Homes across our nation are central to our strategy-upholding survivor dignity, resilience, and hope,' Vandi stated. He issued a powerful call for positive parenting and reinforced that ending GBV remains a multisectoral responsibility. Permanent Secretary Madam Aminata Y. Sannoh, in her goodwill message, thanked all contributing partners. 'GBV response demands significant resources and collective ownership,' she emphasized, noting the indispensable roles of government, development partners, civil society, and communities. She reaffirmed the Ministry's unwavering openness to collaborations that advance gender equality and protec t Sierra Leone's most vulnerable. The event featured resolute commitment statements from a broad coalition: the Local Unit Commander, District Medical Officer, women-led organizations, civil society groups, and traditional authorities. This collective pledge underscored a unified community front against violence. The ceremony culminated with the Permanent Secretary officially unveiling the facility before district stakeholders. The Koinadugu Safe Home now stands as a powerful symbol a beacon of renewed commitment to safeguarding rights, ensuring safety, and relentlessly pursuing the elimination of gender-based violence across Sierra Leone.