NHRC Chair Urges Security Officers to Uphold Rule of Law as ‘Frontline Defenders’
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Emmanuel Daniel Joof, urged security officers to embrace their role as "frontline defenders" of the rule of law, emphasizing the critical responsibility they hold in maintaining justice, human rights, and public order. More in the report.
Gender Minister & UNDP Rep Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls
The Minister for Gender and the UNDP Resident Representative have combined to publish this joint op-ed highlighting The Gambia's progress while urging collective action to end GBV. The publication calls on governments, civil society, and individuals to unite in creating a society where women and girls are free from violence and empowered to live their lives fully. More in the statement.
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