In a decisive effort to advance disability rights and strengthen national accountability mechanisms, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in collaboration with UNICEF, concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop for the National Disability Advisory Council (NDAC) at the Senegambia Beach Hotel on 15th May 2025.

More in the report.

“Workplaces must be safe for all.” With this powerful message, the NHRC convened a workshop with the government, partners and the private sector to adopt its Generic Sexual Harassment Policy for the Workplace. The landmark event took place on 7th May 2025 at the Senegambia Beach Hotel. More in the report.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has validated its 2024 report on the state of human rights in The Gambia, offering an in-depth analysis of key issues such as access to justice, women’s rights, and freedom of expression. The validation event, held on 10th March 2025, brought together government officials, civil society, and international partners to discuss progress and challenges in the nation’s human rights landscape. More in the report.

A summary of the National Human Rights Commission’s advisory notes on the Elections Bill and the Draft Constitution reveals how the government has taken a lackadasical approach to progressing the rights of Gambians in the Diaspora to vote. More in this notice.

In commemoration of International Human Rights Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and partners marked the day with their 5th International Human Rights Moot Court, named after first President of the Republic of The Gambia, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. More in the report.

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.

The National Human Rights Commission issued a Communique on their recently concluded convergence on the 2024 Draft Constitution with some 100 stakeholders recommending changes to be included by the National Assembly. More in the publication.

Gambian Stakeholders reviewed the country's 4th Universal Periodic Review Report on Human Rights on 28th September 2024 ahead of the country's submission scheduled for October 2024.

The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) engaged National Assembly members from the Human Rights and Constitutional Matters Committee on enhancing access to justice for migrants on 20th September 2024 at the Senegambia Beach Hotel.

The Chairperson of the NHRC has urged members of The Gambia Armed Forces to commit to the principles of human rights, justice and equality for all whether civilians or members of the armed forces.