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

NHRC Supports the Government Nomination of Abubacarr M. Tambadou as a Candidate to the ICJ 2027 to 2036

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of The Gambia proudly lends its voice and full support to the nomination of Mr. Abubacarr M. Tambadou by the Republic of The Gambia for election as Judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the term 2027-2036.
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DISAPPOINTMENT OVER THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY VOTE DENYING DIASPORAN GAMBIANS THE RIGHT TO VOTE

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) expresses its concern over the recent voting in the National Assembly on the Election Bill 2021, held on Tuesday, 4th March 2025, which eHectively denies Gambians in the diaspora the fundamental right to vote.
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Press Release on the National Assembly's Decision to Uphold the Women's Amendment Act 2015

The NHRC issued a press release commending the National Assembly for its decision to uphold the Women's (Amendment) Act 2015, which prohibits the practice of FGM/C and other harmful traditional practices.
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