Yasmin Jusu-sheriff

Yasmin Jusu-sheriff is a prominent Sierra Leonean human rights lawyer and former vice-chair of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone, known for her advocacy against gender-based violence, particularly female genital mutilation (FGM). She played a crucial role in bringing Kadijatu Balaima Allieu's case to the Ecowas court, emphasizing the need for legislative changes in Sierra Leone to protect women's rights and eradicate harmful practices.