Rising Criminality, and Its Implications for National Security in The Gambia
This is an expert opinion by a former police officer on the recent spate of violent crime, especially armed robbery, which has raised serious concerns about safety and security in The Gambia. More in this expert op-ed.
Gambia’s Youth Voice Amplified on the Global Stage
On November 12, COP29 (the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) officially opened, marking a critical moment for nations worldwide to address the urgent issues of climate change.
Redefining the Dynamics: Why Society Must Reconsider its Behavior Towards Gender
This piece, written by Lawyer Imran Darboe, interrogates the Gambian society’s behavior towards gender and gender advocacy and presents an argument for a change in direction.
Who Was Edward Francis Small?
The Person Behind the Name of the Foundation
Edward Francis Small (29 January 1891 – January 1958) was a Gambian anti-colonial leader and civil rights activist and journalist who began agitating early in his life for workers’ rights and representative democracy in the Gambia and in West Africa.
Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice Established by Gambian Advocates
The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice has been established by Gambian Civil Society Advocates and issued this press release to inform members of the public.
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