December 10, 2017 marks the commemoration of Human Rights Day 2017, during which activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) will be launched with the slogan “Stand Up 4 Human Rights”. The inception of the UDHR and other human rights treaties has contributed immensely[Read More…]
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Gambia: Journalists Get Acquainted With Mechanisms Of Transitional Justice
(JollofNews) – A one day training session jointly organised by the Gambia Press Union (GPU) and the Abidjan-based International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) was held Thursday at Gamtel Training School in Kanifing. The workshop brought together journalists from the print, electronic and online media and aimed at enhancing the[Read More…]
Gambia: IOM Clarifies On Types Of Assistance Given To Returnees
(JollofNews) – The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has clarified which types of support are available for young Gambians who have been repatriated from Libya. Over these past months a good number of migrants have decided to put an end to their attempt to reach the European citadel in voluntarily[Read More…]