Section 51, The Child Right Act, 2007

(1) The Ministry, in collaboration with other Ministries,shall have the responsibility to promote the enjoyment of child rights and welfare in Sierra Leone. (2) Subject to this Act, the Ministry shall have the overall function to monitor, supervise and coordinate the activities of all child welfare committees and to ensure the progressive advancement of children’s rights and welfare throughout the country. (3) In collaboration with relevant stakeholders the Ministry shall undertake research on the welfare of children in Sierra Leone. (4) Without prejudice to the overall functions specified in this section, it shall be the responsibility of the Ministry to - (a) provide administrative and logistical support including training for the effective functioning of the child welfare committees; (b) render expert advice and guidance to child welfare committees and respond to inquires from child welfare committees; (c) receive and review periodic reports from child welfare committees at all levels; (d) prepare and submit to the Commission quarterly reports on the status and welfare of children in Sierra Leone; and (e) facilitate information - sharing and networking of child welfare committees.