A Gambia where everyone enjoys human rights and freedoms.

Powers of the Commission

The NHRC of The Gambia has the prerogative to:

Receive and hear complaints

from the public on human rights violations,

Recommend appropriate remedial actions

to the Government and seeks appropriate remedial actions on behalf of victims

Reserves the right to investigate suspected cases

of human rights violations and to report to the Government and all relevant institutions on any such investigations; and

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Recent Press Releases

Press Statement on the Tragic Death of a One-Month-Old Baby for Allegedly Undergoing FGM.

The NHRC issued a Press Statement on the report of the tragic death of a one-month-old baby, for allegedly undergoing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This incident is a grave violation of the child’s fundamental human rights, and a reminder of the urgent need to eradicate this harmful traditional practice from our society as provided by law.
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NHRC Press Statement on the National Assembly Second Reading of the Draft Constitution 2024_July 7 2025_final

Press Statement on the on the National Assembly Second Reading of the Draft Constitution 2024_July 7 2025. The NHRC Urges National Assembly to Uphold the National Interest in Deliberations and Voting on the Draft Constitution.
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NHRC Press Statement about the arrest and detention of peaceful protesters

The NHRC issued a press statement expressing grave concern over the disruption of a peaceful protest held in Banjul which was later interrupted by officers of the Police Intervention Unit. This intervention resulted in the use of force and eventual arrest of several individuals including journalists.
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