The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has called for an immediate and independent investigation into alleged violations of workers’ rights at the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA).
In a statement issued for immediate release on Tuesday 2nd September,2026, the human rights organisation said the alleged violations represented more than an internal workplace dispute, arguing that they raised broader concerns about the rule of law, human dignity, accountability and Sierra Leone’s obligations under national and international labour standards.
CHRDI said it formally wrote to the Director-General of the SLCAA on July 31, 2026, raising concerns about alleged breaches of labour law and international labour standards. The organisation said the letter was copied to relevant oversight bodies.
However, according to CHRDI, more than one month after the complaint was submitted, the Authority had neither provided a formal response nor taken any visible corrective action.
The organisation described the alleged silence as unacceptable, particularly because the SLCAA is a public institution entrusted with regulatory responsibilities.
“A public authority entrusted with regulatory responsibility must not ignore credible allegations of labour rights violations or act as though it is above the law,” CHRDI said.
The organisation warned that failing to respond to the complaint could undermine public confidence in the Authority and weaken the principles of fairness, transparency and non-discrimination in public administration.
CHRDI has therefore called for three immediate measures. First, it wants an independent, transparent and credible investigation into the alleged violations at the SLCAA. Second, it is demanding a formal public response to its July 31 complaint, including details of any remedial measures to be taken. Third, it has urged the Authority to comply fully with Sierra Leone’s labour laws, applicable employment standards and all international labour and human rights obligations ratified by the country.
The organisation maintained that workers’ rights must be protected in every institution, including public bodies. It said labour protections were not optional and that government agencies should be held to the same legal standards they are expected to enforce or uphold.
CHRDI also warned that it would continue monitoring the matter and pursue all lawful advocacy avenues available to protect workers’ rights and promote accountability.
“Justice for workers is not optional; it is a legal duty, a human rights obligation, and a test of Sierra Leone’s commitment to accountable governance,” the organisation said.
The statement did not provide specific details of the alleged labour violations or identify the affected workers. The SLCAA’s response to the allegations was also not included in the release, because according to CHRDI; SLCAA did not respond to their letters and choose to ignore an International Human Right Organisation that has maintained high operational standards in Sierra Leone and the many part of the world .
CHRDI is a rights-based advocacy organisation that promotes accountability, human rights and social justice. The organisation holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and is accredited to several United Nations agencies.
