The NHRC is Urging the Gambia Gov’t to Create Policies Safeguarding Older Persons
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urges the Gambian government to establish a National Policy on Older Persons, expand pensions and healthcare, and ensure older persons’ rights, protection, and participation in national development, while addressing age-related discrimination and advocating for their dignity.
NHRC Urges Political Leaders to Desist From Divisive Utterances
By Omar Bah The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Emmanuel Joof, has urged political leaders to refrain from making divisive statements and instead focus on fostering national unity. During a training session on hate speech organized by the NHRC for representatives from the Independent Electoral Commission and the Inter-party Committee, Chairman Joof
NHRC urges the government to research children’s welfare
NHRC Chair Joof urged Gambian research on children’s welfare, emphasizing accountability. He highlighted the PAPEV project, calling for studies on child labor, substance abuse. Challenges persist, including FGM, child marriage, needing stronger enforcement, support for disabled kids.