On Int'l Day of Democracy, @NHRCGambia Chairperson highlights that “Democracy strives in an environment in which the Government... respects and safeguards the fundamental human rights of everyone, even in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic”. Read more here:
https://t.co/knPed5Chhh
@NHRCGambia establishes a Taskforce made up of the @Gambia_MOJ Ministry of Interior and Supreme Islamic Council to foster a lasting solution to the discriminatory practices faced by some community members in URR due to the caste system.
#zeroDiscrimination#EqualityForAll
A historic 2 day high profile training of Senior Police Officers led the AIG is happening now at Tendaba organized by @NHRCGambia. 2 key documents will be validated during this training: Police Code of Conduct and the Guidelines on Policing Public Assemblies.
As #COVID19 cases in #Gambia increase at alarming rates, @NHRCGambia is concerned about detention facilities & how to curb the spread while respecting the rights of pre-trial, remand & convicted prisoners. Here are the recommendations made to #Gambia Government @BarrowPresident
@NHRCGambia recognises the commendable steps taken by The GPF through the Office of the IGP to engage with Civil Society and the media.
The IGP agreed with the general concerns expressed and manifest willingness to pave a new path towards Human Rights Standards.
@NHRCGambia is pleased to inform that all charges against Madi Jobarteh have been dropped by the #Gambia Police Force with immediate effect.
Read the full NHRC Statement here: https://t.co/wNo3zftXJO
@salieutaal@JoofDaniel@chernobarry
@NHRCGambia embarked on a fact finding mission to the the fish meal companies of Kombo South to gather information on the numerous complains levied against their conduct.
The commission hopes to engage the government in finding a lasting solution in line with it's mandate.
Prevention is critical in the fight against #COVIDー19@NHRCGambia makes recommendations to #Gambia Government on prevention and protection of all. Read more here: https://t.co/lgfMEa17g9
@NHRCGambia welcomes the #Government measures to protect citizens against price hiking and hoarding of essential food commodities in this difficult moment. We encourage every stakeholder to abide by the rules in safeguarding the right to food for all.
#StayAtHome#StaySafe
What are human rights? Anyone?
Being a human being means you are entitled to enjoy personal dignity and make claims from your #Government to ensure your rights!
@NHRCGambia is here to help you do that!
#LetJusticeGuideOurActions!
"Although much has been done to ratify salient treaties on human rights, much gap still exist in the implementation of those treaties" the Chairman said at the orientation of N/A standing committee on Human Rights.
@UNDP_TheGambia@UNGambia#Peacebuilding#lawmakers4humanrights