National Human Rights Commission

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This summary is extracted from the National Human Rights Commission’s study on Climate Change and Human Rights in The Gambia. It entails the key findings of the study, and it is intended to provide synopsis for the reader.

This study highlights the connection between climate change, climate adaptation, climate mitigation and human rights in The Gambia.

This document provides simplified explanations of key human rights and climate change standards and concepts. It also includes key aspects of climate change and human rights in The Gambia.

Hate speech has the potential to divide nations and plant seeds of mistrust among different groups in society. As The Gambia prepares for the 2026-2028 election cycle, the need for action is even more urgent. With this follow-up study, the State is reminded of the threat hate speech poses to the peace, security, social cohesion and harmony, and the enjoyment of human rights in The Gambia.

6th SDKJ Rules of Procedures 2025

6th SDKJ Moot Hypothetical Case 2025

The publication – The Gambia as a Bastion of Human Rights Advocacy in Africa, 1965 – 1994, highlights The Gambia’s long and illustrious record of upholding human rights and dignity dating to the colonial period. Even during British rule, Gambian patriots found ways of maintaining the maximum level of freedom of expression and assembly despite the panoply of colonial regulation and laws, which were inimical to free expression.

INTERNSHIP POLICY-11082025-Amended 11 August 2025

National Human Rights Commission Revised Strategic Plan - 2021-2025 and Mid-term Review

The NHRC’s work contributes to the rule of law and democratic governance in the Gambia through its oversight functions and engagement with the three arms of government. A human rights-based approach to government requires ministers and administrators to tailor activities and programmes to meet fundamental human rights standards; legislators to scrutinise legislation and review executive action for compatibility; and an independent and impartial judiciary to control excesses.

Primer on the Local Government Act 2002, a reader friendly version.

The Modules draw inspiration from national, regional and international human rights instruments. It references best practices and includes case studies. It also emphasizes the role of our national security institutions in the protection of human rights, including the protection of women from all forms of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), strengthening of good governance, the rule of law and due process.

Code of Conduct for the Gambia Police Force

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.