Amnesty International Local Groups The Gambia

09/05/2026

29/04/2026

31/03/2026

12/01/2026

We are pleased to announce that reparations payments have officially begun for victims of human rights violations committed between 1994 and 2017.

Payments will be issued in phases, starting with victims whose violations occurred in 1994.

Victims who have not yet updated their details or completed registration are encouraged to contact the Commission as soon as possible via:
📞 +220 7200044 / +220 3434688
📧 [email protected]

We remain committed to ensuring a transparent, fair, and victim‑centered reparations process.
Full press release available above.

25/12/2025

🌱 Environmental Green-Up & Rights Awareness Campaign Successfully Completed 🌍

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the "Environmental Green-Up and Rights Awareness Campaign", jointly organized in collaboration with the "Kabakama Village Development Committee (VDC)" and " GYQDN

The activity focused on promoting environmental protection as a fundamental human right while encouraging community responsibility toward climate action and sustainable living. As part of the campaign, tree planting exercises were carried out at key locations, including:

》The community square
》The GYQDN Office
》Selected areas across Kabakama Village

🌳 These trees symbolize our collective commitment to safeguarding the environment for present and future generations, while reinforcing the link between a healthy environment and the realization of human rights.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Amnesty International Sénégal for their full support, which made this impactful initiative possible. Their solidarity continues to strengthen grassroots actions that advance environmental justice and human rights across our communities.

Our gratitude also goes to community members, youth volunteers, and partners whose active participation demonstrated that local action can drive global change.

Let us continue to stand together for environmental justice, climate responsibility, and human dignity.

Amnesty International
Amnesty International Africa

05/11/2025

Knowing the importance of election education,
Our Farafenni Local Group organised an engagement with stakeholders and women's groups on election ethics and voting rights of the electorate.

This activity was fully supported by Amnesty International Sénégal

05/11/2025

Our key Member for KM Group Muhammed Hydara is currently attending .

We are proud 👏 and wish him and the team good luck

18/10/2025

Commendable effort by WAVE Gambia in rallying stakeholders to strengthen torture prevention. Grateful for the invitation.