Regional Rep. of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in W/Africa, Andrea Ori of ONU Droits de l'Homme - Afrique de l'Ouest pays a courtesy call on the NHRC of The Gambia Chairperson #partnership #buildinghumanrightsbridges

"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 The Gambia United Nations The Gambia #Peacebuilding #lawmakers4humanrights

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! NHRC of The Gambia is here to help you do that! #LetJusticeGuideOurActions!

Notice on #COVID19. Details in the picture. #StaySafeStayHome

Prevention is critical in the fight against #COVIDー19 NHRC of The Gambia makes recommendations to #Gambia Government on prevention and protection of all. Read more here: gm-nhrc.org/press-releases

NHRC of The Gambia 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

NHRC of The Gambia 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.

NHRC of The Gambia commends #Gambia Gov. President Barrow for implementing NHRC's call to ease restrictions on small businesses & low income earners to allow them cope better with hardships caused by #Covid_19 #StaySafeStayHome #HumanRights4all #right_to_Life

COVID-19 is not an excuse for racism. Nothing is.

Thanks to recommendations of NHRC of The Gambia, the risk of #COVID19 spread in #Gambia's prisons is minimized. Read more below, follow us on #Facebook #PromotingHumanRights #ProtectingHumanRights4All

Félicitations à NHRC of The Gambia, désormais soutenue par le partenariat tripartite (#TPPNHRI). ONU Développement, GANHRI et nous, lui souhaitons beaucoup de succès dans la mise en œuvre de ses activités et l’exercice de son mandat. #LaissonsLaJusticeGuiderNosActions

A historic 2 day high profile training of Senior Police Officers led the AIG is happening now at Tendaba organized by NHRC of The Gambia. 2 key documents will be validated during this training: Police Code of Conduct and the Guidelines on Policing Public Assemblies.

NHRC of The Gambia 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: gm-nhrc.org/download-file/… Salieu Taal Emmanuel Daniel Joof @chernobarry

NHRC of The Gambia 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.

As #COVID19 cases in #Gambia increase at alarming rates, NHRC of The Gambia 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 President Barrow

NHRC of The Gambia establishes a Taskforce made up of the Ministry of Justice 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

NHRC Chairperson Calls For Political Will To Address Caste Differences in The Gambia foroyaa.net/nhrc-chairpers… via @Foroyaa Newspaper

Task Force to Monitor Caste Conflicts Created foroyaa.net/task-force-to-… via @Foroyaa Newspaper

On Int'l Day of Democracy, NHRC of The Gambia 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: gm-nhrc.org/download-file/…

How has emergency powers invoked by Governments affected the enjoyment of human rights in the ECOWAS sub region? NHRC of The Gambia Chairperson Emmanuel Daniel Joof joins the panel to explain #PromotingHumanRights #inclusivity #JusticeAndCovid19