Human Rights

Report Indicts Gambia Digital Rights Laws, Calls for Protecting Privacy, and Online GBV

Frederic Tendeng August 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent joint stakeholder report sheds light on the complex landscape of digital rights in The Gambia, highlighting both significant advancements and ongoing challenges. The report, presented during the Universal Periodic Review’s 48th Session, underscores the strides made by the Gambian government in digital access and inclusion but also raises concerns regarding online freedom of expression, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Feature – Ayeshah Jammeh: Remembering the Past for Justice and Democracy

Frederic Tendeng August 20, 2024

Ayeshah fearlessly confronts and challenges this story, her story. She is the niece of Yahya Jammeh, and she recounts the loss of her father and aunt, victims of the dictator’s malevolence. However, when he was overthrown in 2017, Ayeshah, like many Gambians, chose to transform this unfathomable and everlasting wound into the genesis of her fight—for herself, for other victims, and for the future of Gambia.

Gambian Civil Society Validate Comprehensive Report for UN Human Rights Review

Makutu Manneh July 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO), with funding from Freedom House through USAID, has successfully reviewed and validated a crucial human rights report prepared by civil society organizations (CSOs) in The Gambia.

UN Salutes Gambia’s ‘Monumental Achievement’ as Lawmakers Uphold FGM Ban

Kaddy Danso July 16, 2024

Five senior UN officials have welcomed the decision by The Gambia to uphold its ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling it a critical win for women’s and girls’ rights.

Gambian Women Journalists Decry Assaults and Cyberbullying

Awa Colley July 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Women Journalist Association of The Gambia (WoJAG) has expressed deep concern over reports of physical, verbal, and cyber-attacks on two of its members, Kaddy Jawo of Malagen and Jainaba Sonko of QTV Gambia.

Alliance Française and French Embassy Launch Women’s Empowerment Initiative in Banjul

Awa Colley June 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant step towards promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, Alliance Française and the French Embassy in Banjul launched the “We Together for Women’s Empowerment” project on Monday.

Chairman of National Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violations Resigns Citing Personal Reasons

Frederic Tendeng June 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Demba Ali Jawo, the Chairman of the National Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violations (the Victims’ Center) has announced his resignation. The resignation, effective since June 12, 2024, has been confirmed by the chairman himself amidst widespread speculation.

Civil Society Organizations Jointly Condemn Planned Repeal of Gambia’s Anti-FGM Law

Kaddy Danso June 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A coalition of organizations has expressed grave concerns over the proposed repeal of sections of the Women’s (Amendment) Act of 2015, which criminalizes Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia. The coalition fears that the repeal would undermine the protection of women’s and girls’ rights and dignity.

Marakissa Residents Demand Justice After Violence Erupts During Police Raid

Frederic Tendeng May 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (MARAKISSA, Kombo North District, The Gambia) – A late-night raid by the Anti-Crime Unit in Marakissa Village has left the community in shock and outrage, following the violent arrest of Yahya Camara on Thursday night around 10 p.m. Reports from the village indicate that the arrest involved excessive force, resulting in injuries and property damage.

Sexual Harassment in Media – E.U, International IDEA, Gambia Press Union Combat Join Forces

Frederic Tendeng May 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A recent report by the Gambia Press Union (GPU) on sexual harassment in the media industry has revealed alarming statistics: one in four media workers has heard about alleged incidents of sexual harassment in their workplaces, and one in ten reported being personally harassed.

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