The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances has called on The Gambia to take urgent steps to address enforced disappearances
Today marks the 25th anniversary of one of The Gambia’s darkest chapters—the April 10-11, 2000 student massacre with impunity still shading the killing
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) has raised concerns over the reported arrest and detention of Sira Touray by the Gambia Police Force.
Gambiaj.com – (Geneva, Switzerland) – At the 1st World Congress Against Enforced Disappearance, held from January 15–16, 2025, in Geneva, the Republic of The Gambia announced ambitious plans to adopt legislation criminalizing enforced disappearances by March 2026.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In January 2024, The Gambia will undergo review alongside 13 other countries during the 48th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submissions. Conducted every four to five years, the UPR provides UN member states an opportunity to report on their human rights progress and challenges.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Police Force has taken a significant step toward promoting human rights and preventing torture with a two-day training on the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act 2023. Organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the program seeks to equip law enforcement personnel with the knowledge to prevent, investigate, and prosecute acts of torture, fostering a culture of accountability.
The EU and International IDEA conducted a five-day study visit to Kenya, providing Gambian legislators and civil society representatives with a comprehensive understanding of gender-inclusive governance and legislative reform.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia’s Ministry of Interior (MOI), in collaboration with the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), the American Bar Association, and other key stakeholders, convened a workshop to advance the implementation of the National Victims and Witness Protection Policy.
Most states support negotiations for a treaty. But the Sixth Committee usually makes decisions based on consensus. It is thus crucial to have as many states as possible publicly support formal treaty negotiations to help dissuade the small minority of opponents from blocking forward movement.
Gambiaj.com – (GENEVA, Switzerland) The Gambia’s longstanding commitment to advancing human rights on the global stage has been affirmed through its critical leadership roles within the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
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