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National Human Rights Commission of The Gambia is an independent and permanent human rights institut

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating 🎉🎊May Allah accept it from us🤲

25/05/2026

NHRC joins the people of Africa in celebrating our shared heritage, resilience, diversity, and collective aspirations for peace, justice, dignity, and unity.

Together, let us continue to uphold and promote the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Africans for a more inclusive and prosperous continent.

23/05/2026

Earlier this week, Hon. Ali Soubaneh Ateye, Chairperson of the Djibouti National Human Rights Commission paid a friendly visit to NHRC Chairperson Emmanuel Daniel Joof.

Hon. Ateye also presented a calabash to Chairperson Joof as a gift and a symbol of hospitality, tradition, unity, and heritage.

21/05/2026

NHRC RECEIVED THE NEWLY APPOINTED SPECIAL PROSECUTOR, MARTIN HACKETT

Earlier today, the National Human Rights Commission received the newly appointed Special Prosecutor, Mr. Martin Hackett who is set to lead the investigation and prosecution of offenses recommended by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC).

The discussion was centered on areas of collaboration and ways in which the NHRC as the custodian of the mantra, could assist in the work of the Special Prosecutor.

The appointment of the Special Prosecutor is an important step towards the operationalization of the Special Accountability Mechanism and the advancement of transitional justice in The Gambia. ‎

Attorney General's Chambers & Ministry of Justice ,the Gambia

20/05/2026

The NHRC respectfully demands a public retraction of the story carried out by Foroyaa Newspaper in today’s edition concerning the Commission’s engagement with the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly, held yesterday 19th May 2026. The headline and content of the publication is misleading.
Click link to access full statement... https://www.gm-nhrc.org/download-file/6315279e-5462-11f1-afa6-02a8a26af761

19/05/2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is currently before the National Assembly Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) to present its audited accounts for 2021, 2022 and 2023 fiscal year. The NHRC team is led by Commissioner Emmanuel Daniel Joof, Chairperson of the Commission.

The engagement will continue in the next two days. We will bring you more details.

18/05/2026

Earlier last week, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), received a delegation from Commission Nationale des Droits de L’homme (National Human Rights Commission) of Mali, as part of a study visit to familiarize themselves with the mandate, structure and operations of the Commission, as well as to learn from NHRC The Gambia’s experiences and best practices in promoting and protecting human rights.

The discussions also served as a platform for knowledge sharing ahead of the accreditation by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institution (GANHRI) next year.

15/05/2026

The NHRC is pleased to share its 2025 Annual Activity Report and the State of Human Rights Report, in compliance with Section 33 (1) of the NHRC Act 2017.

The Activity Report highlights key activities carried out during the year, including the Commission's partnerships and collaborations, while also reflecting on the challenges faced and the lessons learned. The State of Human Rights Report assesses and documents the state of human rights in The Gambia, including complaints of human rights violations monitored by the Commission.
Click links below to access the reports.
Annual Activity Report 2025 - https://www.gm-nhrc.org/download-file/fa090817-5057-11f1-afa6-02a8a26af761
State of Human Rights Report - https://www.gm-nhrc.org/download-file/e21bcd91-5058-11f1-afa6-02a8a26af761

14/05/2026

NHRC, THE GAMBIA POLICE FORCE AND TANGO DISCUSSED PROTEST RIGHTS AND POLICING IN THE GAMBIA

Earlier today, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) convened a successful high-level meeting at its office in Kotu, with the top command of The Gambia Police Force, as well as representatives of TANGO, including its Chairperson, Executive Director, and Programme Manager.

The meeting focused on current public order and policing concerns in the country, particularly issues relating to protests, processions, and public assemblies. Discussions also covered the recent incident involving the arrest, detention, and charging of members of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), who had gathered at the Youth Monument at Westfield Junction on Friday, 8th May 2026, to commemorate their one-year anniversary.

The discussions were frank, constructive, and solution oriented. Participants exchanged views on the need to strike a proper balance between the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, responsible conduct by demonstrators, and effective policing of public assemblies in a democratic society. Concerns relating to the use of force and heavy-handed policing methods were also openly discussed.

Importantly, the meeting ended on a positive note, with all parties agreeing on the need for stronger collaboration, adherence to the rule of law, respect for due process, and the promotion of peaceful engagement during public assemblies, especially as the country approaches the election cycle.

Concrete next steps and practical measures were also discussed to improve policing practices, strengthen public order management, and enhance trust and cooperation between law enforcement agencies, civil society, and the public.

All sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace, protecting human rights, and promoting democratic governance in The Gambia.

The police delegation included Mr. Ebrima Bah, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Administration, Mr. Pateh Jallow, AIG for Operations, Mr. Tamsir Jasseh, Police Adviser, Mrs. Amie Nyassi, AIG for Crime Management, and Mr. Adeline Basangeh, AIG for the Police Intervention Unit. TANGO was represented by Mrs. Ndey Bakurin, the Executive Director, Mrs. Yadicone Njie Eribo, Chairperson and Mr. Modou Lamin Mbye, Programme Manager.

12/05/2026

NHRC ENGAGES LEADERS OF PDOIS AND PPP

Earlier today, NHRC held productive meetings with Executive Members of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) and the People Progressive Party (PPP) on their role in peace building and strengthening human rights.

Today's meetings also took a closer focus on women and young people's involvement and representation at party levels. As well as the role of political parties in curbing hate speech and tribalism.

The meeting at PPP's main office in Banjul also especially focused on issues surrounding diaspora voting in the all elections in The Gambia.

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Kotu
Banjul

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Monday	08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:00
Thursday	08:30 - 16:00
Friday	08:30 - 13:00

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+2205200272

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http://www.gm-nhrc.org/

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