OUR STORY

Established in May 2004 as a court monitoring group, the Special Court Monitoring Group(as the organisation was then called) primarily monitored and reported on the proceedings of the UN backed Special Court for Sierra Leone.

The organisation, now called Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law (CARL), has since gone through a series of reforms, first by expanding the focus of its court monitoring programme to include national judicial and accountability institutions, and the incorporation of the thematic issues of anti-corruption, governance, gender justice, and general human rights isses.

CARL is well-respected for its critical role in contributing to the empowerment of citizens and building the capacity of state institutions to enforce the law, deliver justice, and enhance citizens’ participation in local government.

CARL has utilized its extensive experience and advocacy skills to contribute to the fight against impunity and ensure accountability for serious violations of international law.

CARL works with a dedicated team of human rights defenders as well as networks across the country to promote access to justice, protect women’s rights, support anti-corruption efforts, and advocate for legal and institutional reforms.