b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Educational objectives.
conditions of service and work are fair, just and humane and that there are adequate facilities for leisure and
for social, religious and cultural life;
the health, safety and welfare of all persons in employment are safeguarded and not endangered or abused,
and in particular that special provisions be made for working women with children, having due regard to the
resources of the State;
there are adequate medical and health facilities for all persons, having due regard to the resources of the
State;
there is equal pay for equal work without discrimination on account of sex, and that adequate and
satisfactory remuneration is paid to all persons in employment; and
the care and welfare of the aged, young and disabled shall be actively promoted and safeguarded.
9. (1) The Government shall direct its policy towards ensuring that there are equal rights and adequate educational
opportunities for all citizens at all levels by—
a.
b.
c.
ensuring that every citizen is given the opportunity to be educated to the best of his ability, aptitude and
inclination by providing educational facilities at all levels and aspects of education such as primary,
secondary, vocational, technical, college and university;
safeguarding the rights of vulnerable groups, such as children, women and the disabled in security
educational facilities; and
providing the necessary structures, finance and supportive facilities for education as and when practicable.
(2) The Government shall strive to eradicate illiteracy, and to this end, shall direct its educational policy towards
achieving—
a.
b.
c.
free adult literacy programmes;
free compulsory basic education at primary and junior secondary school levels; and
free senior secondary education as and when practicable.
(3) The Government shall promote the learning of indigenous languages and the study and application of modern
science, foreign languages, technology, commerce and business.
Foreign policy
objectives.
10. The Foreign Policy Objectives of the State Shall be—
a.
b.
c.
d.
the promotion and protection of the National interest;
the promotion of sub-regional, regional and inter-African co-operation and unity;
the promotion of international co-operation for the consolidation of international peace and security and
mutual respect among all nations; and respect for their territorial integrity and independence; and
respect for international law and treaty obligations, as well as the seeking of settlement of international
disputes by negotiation, conciliation, arbitration or adjudication.
Obligations of the mass
media.
11. The press, radio and television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the
fundamental objectives contained in this Constitution and highlight the responsibility and accountability of the
Government to the people.
Enhancement of
national culture.
12. The Government shall—
a.
b.
c.
d.
promote Sierra Leonean culture such as music, art, dance, science, philosophy, education and traditional
medicine which is compatible with national development;
recognize traditional Sierra Leonean institutions compatible with national development;
protect and enhance the cultures of Sierra Leone; and
facilitate the provision of funds for the development of culture in Sierra Leone.
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