Commissioners

Rev. Moses A. Khanu - Chairperson

Rev. Moses Khanu – Commissioner

Commissioner Khanu is a cleric of the Baptist Convention. He holds the Master of Theology (M. Th.) degree of Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone and a Master of Education (M. Ed) in Guidance and Counselling, Njala University, Sierra Leone. He also holds Post Graduate Diplomas from the Academy of Missions, Hamburg, Germany and the Ecumenical Institute, Geneva.

His illustrious career which spans over 30 years, has taken him to the presidency of both the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone – CCSL (1992-1999) and the Evangelical Fellowship of Sierra Leone - EFSL (2002-2005), the General Secretary of the Baptist Convention in Sierra Leone (1991-1999) and Co-Chairman of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (1997-1999). He has brought to the HRCSL his skills in mediation, having participated in the Lomé Peace negotiations, and an in depth knowledge of the diverse religions in Sierra Leone which are required capacities to foster reconciliation, inter-faith dialogue and co-operation. He was appointed as Commissioner in 2006 and re-appointed in 2011.

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Jamesina King – Vice Chairperson

Jamesina King – Commissioner Jamesina King - Vice Chairperson Commissioner King is a lawyer with a post graduate degree from Georgetown University Law Centre, Washington D.C. and a certificate in “Implementing Human Rights Conventions” from University of Nottingham Human Rights Law Centre, U.K. She is a Leadership Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellow and past president of Legal Access through Women Yearning for Equality Rights and Social Justice (LAWYERS) – an organization of female lawyers in Sierra Leone dedicated to enhancing women’s access to justice. She was the first Chair of HRCSL, and served in that capacity for two years. She was appointed as Commissioner in 2006 and re-appointed in 2011. /p>

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Brima Abdulai Sheriff – Commissioner

Brima Abdulai SheriffCommissioner Sheriff holds an M.A. in Peace and Development Studies from Njala University, Sierra Leone and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Education from the same institution. He is a seasoned Human Rights Activist with over eight years experience working in local and international contexts at the middle and senior management levels.

He possesses extensive experience in monitoring and documenting human rights, strategic planning and campaigning, with a deep focus on Organizational Development and Change Management. He joined the Commission with a wealth of experience as a trainer, educator, film maker, theatre artist and facilitator. Until his appointment in July, 2012, he was Director of Amnesty International - Sierra Leone (2007-2012), Acting Director (2006-2007), and Campaigns and Growth Coordinator (2004-2006) at the same institution. He currently oversees the Directorate of Monitoring and Research.

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Bryma Vaapen Senssee Kebbie – Commissioner

Bryma KebbieCommissioner Kebbie holds the BA (Econ) degree of Durham University (1968). He was Assistant Manager in the United Africa Company (SL) Ltd (1968-1970) and an Auditor in the Sierra Leone Audit Department (1970-1979). He was called to the Bar by the Hounourable Society of Gray’s Inn in July, 1982, followed by a private legal practice in Sierra Leone until he was appointed Deputy Foreign Minister (1996-1998) and later transferred to the Ministry of Justice as Deputy Minister (1998-1999). He further took up appointment as Director of Public Prosecution – DPP (1999-2010). He was also the Consultant DPP in the Commonwealth of Dominica under the auspices of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London (2005-2007).

He also served in several other capacities, including being a member of the College Council of Bunumbu Teachers’ College, Sierra Leone (1993-1996) and the Management Committee of the Kenema Town Council (1995-1998). Until his appointment as a Commissioner in July, 2012, he was a private Legal practitioner.

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Daphne Alma Ojumiru Olu-Williams – Commissioner

Daphne OluCommissioner Olu-Williams is an experienced Trainer/Facilitator and a committed and dedicated Gender Activist. She holds a B.Sc in Economics and Social Sciences and a post-graduate Diploma in Education, from the University of Sierra Leone. She has participated in several trainings in Leadership and Advocacy. Until her appointment as Commissioner in July 2012, she worked as an independent Consultant on Gender and Development issues.

She is founder of the African Kind Hearts Organisation (AKHO), a Community-based organisation (CBO) which aims at empowering women and girls in rural communities. In her capacity as Coordinator of AKHO, she served as board member in various local and international human rights institutions and women’s rights advocacy networks. She served as Electoral Commissioner at the National Electoral Commission – NEC (2006-2008) supervising the Western Region and acted as Chairperson on several occasions.

She also served as National General Secretary, Young Women’s Christian Association (2001-2003), Youth Supervisor - SOS Children’s Village (1998-1999) and Chairperson of the West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) Sierra Leone (2005). She is also a motivational speaker and writer. She currently oversees the Directorate of Education and Training

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