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NHRC Pays Courtesy Call on President Barrow, Reaffirms Commitment…

The Commissioners and Management of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today paid an annual courtesy call on His Excellency President Adama Barrow at the State House in Banjul. The meeting…

NHRC Chairperson Responds to Gambia Press Union’s Allegations

As a matter of principle and professional ethics, I typically refrain from disclosing details of private meetings or mediation efforts in which I am involved, particularly in light of the National Human…

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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…

The Murad Code: A Global Code of Conduct to Enhance Respect and…

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…

NHRC Meets National Assembly Joint Committee on Health and Gender…

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…

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Concluded a Study Visit…

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…

Tribute to Justice Mary Mam Yasin Sey

The NHRC extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences on the untimely passing of Justice Mary Mam Yassin Sey, a distinguished member of the Supreme Court of The Gambia. We are profoundly saddened…

2nd Edition of the Sir Dawda Kairaba Human Rights Moot Competition…

2ND EDITION OF THE SIR DAWDA KAIRABA JAWARA HUMAN RIGHTS MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2021 BEFORE THE AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS BETWEEN THE PLATFORM FOR THE RIGHTS OF MIGRANT WORKERS (PRMW)…

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE STUDY ON CASTE-BASED DISCRIMINATION…

TERMS OF REFERENCE STUDY ON CASTE-BASED DISCRIMINATION IN THE GAMBIA   Background The National Human Rights Commission (‘NHRC’) was established by an Act of the National Assembly…

The Coastal Town of Tanji is One Step Closer to Europe, or Not……

The Coastal Town of Tanji is One Step Closer to Europe, or Not… the story of Migrants In The Gambia. On June 10, 2021, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) embarked on a monitoring visit…

The NHRC Chairs the Investigation Panel on allegations of torture…

An Investigation panel to look into the allegations of torture by Commissioner Gorgi Mboob on one Ebrima Sanneh has finally been constituted. The NHRC will lead the investigation and also chair the said…

Letter to IGP

Reference is made to your letter GFP/114/OPS(66) dated 5th August and a letter emanating from the Ministry of Interior MI/C/1972 (94-AS) dated 3rd August regarding the above subject matter. Please be informed…

NHRC 9 KEY RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT ON PRISONS

In the light of the current spike in the cases of COVID 19 infections rate particularly the worrying increase in the mortality rate, which has prompted the Government to make the wearing of face masks…

Media Advisory NHRC 25022020

The National Human Rights Commission is pleased to inform the general public and all other stakeholders that it has succeeded in brokering a peaceful mediation between the Government of the Gambia and…

NHRC Warns Against Illegal Management of Issues

Several issues relating to and affecting human rights have been and continue to be monitored by the NHRC. Key concerns include civil society engagement with law enforcement and respect for the rights guaranteed…

Why assuring women and young girls a life free from violence…

Violence, weather in the form of verbal abuse, online trolls, sexual harassment, physical assault or rape, remains to be the most common form of oppression that women and young girls face. It is so…

Key human rights concerns highlighted in a meeting with President…

“While Gambia has come a long way regarding respect for human rights under President Barrow’s leadership, there are still areas that need improvement to achieve a…

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NHRC Newsletter Issue 2 and 3, April to September 2025

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.
Size: 1.72 MB
Date: 21/12/2025
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter: Issue 1 January to March 2025

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.
Size: 4.99 MB
Date: 29/4/2025
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter: Issue 3 and 4 July - December 2024

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.
Size: 7.19 MB
Date: 27/3/2025
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter - Issue 2 April-June 2024

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.
Size: 3.39 MB
Date: 22/8/2024
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter - Issue 1 January-March 2024

Issue 1 covers key activities that were conducted from January to December 2024.
Size: 2.77 MB
Date: 22/8/2024
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter 8th Edition

The 8th Edition of the NHRC Newsletter consist of series of activities conducted by the Commission between the months of September and December 2023.
Size: 3.82 MB
Date: 20/2/2024
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter 7th Edition

The Seventh Edition of the NHRC Newsletter consist of series of activities conducted by the Commission between the months of June and August 2023.
Size: 1.72 MB
Date: 15/2/2024
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter 6th Edition May 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.
Size: 1.81 MB
Date: 4/7/2023
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter 5th Edition 2022

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.
Size: 2.32 MB
Date: 10/8/2022
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter 4th Edition 2021

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.
Size: 24.01 MB
Date: 27/8/2021
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter 3rd Edition 2021

NHRC Newsletter 3rd Edition 2021 Featuring the Sir Dawda Kairaba Maiden Moot Court Competition
Size: 3.80 MB
Date: 12/4/2021
Type: pdf

NHRC Newsletter, First Issue 2020

Size: 7.06 MB
Date: 12/10/2020
Type: pdf

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