Geneva, Switzerland – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad is pleased to announce the re -election of the Republic of The Gambia to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2025- 2027 term at elections held in New York on the 9th October 2024. […]
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EFSCRJ Welcomes Gambia’s Election in the Human Rights Council
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice hereby informs the general public that the Gambia has been duly elected to the United Nations premier human rights body, the Human Rights Council on Wednesday 9th October 2024 in Geneva. Gambia’s election by the members of the UN General Assembly was […]
Opinion: It would be prudent for Yahya Jammeh to refrain from participating in active politics and concentrate on resolving his legal issues pertaining to the crimes against humanity committed under his rule
As a citizen of the Gambia, former President Yahya Jammeh possesses the constitutional right to voice his opinions. Nevertheless, given his status as an ex-head of state, it would be prudent for him to refrain from participating in active politics and instead concentrate on resolving his legal issues before an […]
There is no shame in being a refugee and living in exile due to political persecution. In commemoration of World Refugee Day
20.06.2024 World Refugee Day emphasizes the resilience and bravery of refugees, as well as their determination to rebuild their lives. It also serves as a call to action to address the underlying causes of refugee displacement and to find lasting solutions that enable their safe repatriation. The Holy Prophet Muhammad […]