THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA’S COMBINED REPORT ON THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN & PEOPLES’ RIGHTS &
INITIAL REPORT ON THE PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA
PREFACE
The Republic of The Gambia is committed to the progressive realization of the rights and freedoms of all
persons as well as the duties enshrined in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights through the
creation of appropriate policy, legislative, judicial, administrative and budgetary measures.
It is against this background that this Combined Periodic Report seeks to highlight the measures adopted in
the implementation of the rights enshrined in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)
since 1994, identify the progress made as well as the constraints encountered.
During the period under review (1994-2018), The Republic of The Gambia has had to contend with a very
checkered history in the bid to fulfill its obligation to promote and protect human rights. Admittedly,
numerous challenges had to be overcome in the effective realization of the promotion and protection of
these rights.
The Ministry of Justice takes this opportunity to express its appreciation to the distinguished
Commissioners of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights and hope that the distinguished
experts will appreciate the progress made so far, the determinations being made to overcome the
highlighted challenges and continue to support The Gambia’s obligation to sustain the promotion and
protection of human and peoples’ rights in the overall interest of all Gambians.
The Government of The Gambia looks forward to the opportunity to engage in a constructive dialogue with
the Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the implementation of the Charter.
Prepared by:
The Attorney General’s Chambers & Ministry of Justice
7 Marina Parade
Banjul
The Gambia
August 2018
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