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Hate Speech: A Threat to Peaceful Coexistence and Religious Tolerance
The Commission held a meeting in May 2024 with Rashad Hussain, United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Imam Mohamed Magid, Executive Religious Director of All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center in Sterling, Virginia, USA and Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi, Executive...►more
NHRC Meets National Assembly Joint Committee on Health and Gender and Gender on the Proposed Repeal of the FGM Law
Presently, there is polarising public discussions about a Private Member’s Bill, Women’s (Amendment) Act 2024, that seeks to repeal the Women’s (Amendment) Act 2015 which bans and criminalizes Female Circumcision...►more
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Concluded a Study Tour The Gambia
A delegation from the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) concluded a study visit to The Gambia from 9th to 15th June 2024. The purpose of the visit was to get firsthand information about the Gambia’s Transitional Justice...►more
The Gambia to Undergo Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in 2025
On the 14th of May 2024, the NHRC held a Stakeholder Engagement at the Kairaba Beach Hotel on The Gambia’s Fourth Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review. The event brought together representatives from Government...►more
The NHRC Launches State of Human Rights Report 2023 during the Institution's 5th Anniversary
The Commission launched its 2023 State of Human Rights Report, which also coincided with the institution’s fifth anniversary, in a ceremony held at Metzt Residence Hotel on 23rd May 2024...►more
The Murad Code: A Global Code of Conduct to Enhance Respect and Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence Under Authoritarian Regimes
Sexual Violence is a deeply traumatic experience that has profound physical, emotional and psychological impacts on victims. Journalists, investigators or documenters play a crucial role in reporting those cases, raising awareness, and fostering public understanding. In the context of systematic and conflict-related sexual violence, gathering...►more
Obafemi Awolowo University Won a Cash Prize of GMD150,000 ($2,226)
Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria emerged as the winner of the 4th Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Moot Court Competition organized by the National Human Rights Commission in collaboration with the University of The Gambia Faculty of Law...►more
Advancing the Rights of Persons With Disabilities in The Gambia
Persons with Disabilities in The Gambia continue to face serious challenges in the enjoyment of their human rights, including stigmatization in the society and discrimination in accessing services such as health, education and employment... ►more
Stakeholders' Coference on the Effects of Corruption on the Enjoyment of Human Rights
Over fifty participants, including representatives from Civil Society Organisations, the media, Government institutions and National Assembly, gathered at Ocean Bay Hotel for a one-day conference on Corruption and the Enjoyment of Human Rights...►more
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The NHRC is pleases to share Issue 2 and 3 of its Newsletter, highlighting significant events and activities from April to September 2025. This edition features key initiatives including the National Interfaith Dialogue aimed at combating hate speech and promoting religious tolerance, discussions on the link between climate change and human rights, human interest stories illustrating the devastating impact of climate change on individuals and communities, efforts to tackle corruption through a human rights-based approach, engagement between right holders and duty bearers, our work with children and the promotion of human rights in schools, engagement with the security and other pressing human rights issues.
This edition of the NHRC Newsletter captures key activities and events from January to March 2025 including the Commission's call for the ratification of the OPCAT, training of NHRC Commissioners and Staff on Human Rights Monitoring, training of law enforcement officers, the Commission's position on the denial of Gambians in the diaspora the right to vote, and other human rights and human interest stories.
Issue 3 and 4 highlight significant events and activities from July to December 2024. This edition covers key initiatives such as the National Convergence on the Draft Constitution 2024, the National Dialogue on Mental Health, discussions on the rights of Older Persons, the 5th Edition of the SDKJ International Moot Court Competition, specialized training sessions for various security units, the Mobile Legal Aid Clinic and other pressing human rights issues.
Issue 2 captures interesting milestone in the work of the Commission including its 5th Anniversary, Launch of the Annual Activity Report and State of Human Rights Reports, the Commission's position on the proposed repeal of the Women's (Amendment) Act 2015, NHRC's first appearance at the FPAC and a wide range of human rights issues.
Issue 1 covers key activities that were conducted from January to December 2024.
The 8th Edition of the NHRC Newsletter consist of series of activities conducted by the Commission between the months of September and December 2023.
The Seventh Edition of the NHRC Newsletter consist of series of activities conducted by the Commission between the months of June and August 2023.
The NHRC Newsletter for the month of May entails series of activities conducted by the Commission in the months of April and May 2023.
This Newsletter covers the NHRC SDKJ Moot Court Competition, the TRRC recommendations, NHRCs statement on the commemoration of the 2022 day of the African Child & other interesting articles.
This newsletter covers the launching of the NHRC 5-Year Strategic Plan, publishing of the Police Code of Conduct and interesting articles on elections and the right to vote.
NHRC Newsletter 3rd Edition 2021 Featuring the Sir Dawda Kairaba Maiden Moot Court Competition
