WAVE Observes International Day in Support of Victims of Torture with Stakeholders’ Dialogue

The Women’s Association for Women and Victims’ Empowerment (WAVE), in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT), commemorated the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on Thursday, 26th June 2025, with a Stakeholders’ Dialogue held at Bakadaji Hotel. More in the report.

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Torture Is a No-Go Area, Say Police at WAVE Human Rights Training

"Torture is a no-go area," declared a senior police officer during a landmark human rights training organized by the Women’s Association for Victims and Women Empowerment (WAVE), signaling a shift in law enforcement culture as The Gambia deepens its commitment to accountability and the rule of law. More in the report.

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Beakanyang Hosts Cultural Festival to Promote Healing and Reconciliation in Brikama

Beakanyang Kafo, a leading civil society organization in The Gambia, held a powerful two-day cultural and reconciliation festival titled the "Badingbung Reconciliation and Unity Festival" from 31st May to 1st June 2025, at Kabafita Upper Basic and Senior Secondary School in Brikama. More in the report.

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Basse Magistrate Decries Witchcraft Accusations as WAVE Engages Community

Magistrate Peter Che of Basse has raised the alarm over the ongoing practice of witchcraft accusations in the Basse, describing it as a dangerous legacy of the past now magnified by social media. The Magistrate emphasized that although the former president is no longer in power, the issue of witchcraft accusations persists. More in this report.

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“We Are Dying Without Justice”: Basse Victims Plead for Reparations

Basse, Upper River Region — “We are dying without justice,” echoed one voice among many as victims of Yahya Jammeh’s brutal regime gathered under a mango tree in Manneh Kunda. Years after the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) concluded its work, survivors are still waiting—some in pain, others already gone—while the government drags its feet on promised reparations. More in the report.

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Crackdown on Dissent: Gambia’s Public Order Act Blocks Peaceful Protest

Despite constitutional guarantees of peaceful assembly, The Gambia’s Public Order Act continues to be wielded against activists, with the recent arrest of members of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) highlighting ongoing tensions between civil liberties and state control. More in the report.

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ACHPR Panel Urges Stronger Action Against Torture Across Africa

At the 83rd ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in The Gambia, panellists underscored the urgent need to prevent torture and ill-treatment across Africa, emphasizing strategic frameworks, country-level initiatives, and the vital role of civil society in combating such abuses. More in the publication.

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NGO Forum Tackles Reparative Justice for Africans and the Diaspora

In a strong call for accountability and redress, human rights advocates, civil society organizations, and policymakers gathered in The Gambia for the NGO Forum on Reparative Justice, spotlighting the urgent need to address the enduring legacy of slavery, colonialism, and systemic racism across Africa and its diaspora. More in the report.

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Gambia’s Minister Announces Dedicated Court for Gender-Based Violence Trials

The Gambia is set to establish a dedicated court for gender-based violence (GBV) cases, a move announced by the Minister for Gender, Women, and Children’s Welfare, Hon. Fatou Kinteh, during a workshop organized by the All-Africa Church Conference in April 2025. More in the report.

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