Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (Banjul)
Website: http://www.ihrda.org/
November 29
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IHRDA Statement on the 20th Ordinary Session of ACERWC Read more »
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Africa: IHRDA Statement On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women [press release]
As we observe the 2012 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is sadly clear that gender-based violence remains a serious issue throughout the world.... Read more »
October 25
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Africa: IHRDA Awarded First Runner-Up for ACHPR Human Rights NGO Prize [press release]
During the opening ceremony of the 52nd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Right (ACHPR), the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa... Read more »
October 23
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Africa: Ihrda Statement in Commemoration of the African Human Rights Day
" ... it's because we feel today that we need a consistent system to promote and protect [human] rights and freedoms ...We must show imagination and effectiveness ... " [1] Read more »
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We are indeed very pleased to announce that Sheila B. Keetharuth, IHRDA's former Executive Director, was appointed as the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in... Read more »
October 3
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Information will be provided on statements, examination of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire's State report, the 26th African Human Rights Book Fair and thematic discussions. We... Read more »
September 24
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Kenya: Nubian Community in Kenya (nubian Adults) V Kenya - Communication 317/06
The Nubian community in Kenya is subjected to the persistent denial of their civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights because they are not considered as citizens of... Read more »
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On 16 August 2012, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACmHPR) in a letter referenced ACHPR/COMM/301/05/ETH/0.2/706/2012 informed the Institute for Human Rights... Read more »
September 7
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Gambia: Ihrda Expresses Concern About the Execution of Nine Convicted Prisoners On Death Row [press release]
In a meeting with the Gambian Attorney General and Minister of Justice at his office in Banjul on 31 August 2012, the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA)... Read more »
August 26
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Gambia: IHRDA Goes Greener
The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) goes greener by using green as its logo color, by creating an ever greener, fresher and colorful surrounding of... Read more »
August 25
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Congo-Kinshasa: IHRDA, ACIDH and Raid V DR Congo Communication Filed Before African Commission - [press release]
The people of Kilwa motivated by their determination to get justice for the alleged violation of their human rights by the military who were equipped by an Australian Mining... Read more »
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Ethiopia: Fair Trial Case for Political Prisoners Filed Before African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights [press release]
The Fair Trial case for political prisoners in Ethiopia filed before African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACmHPR) by Haregewoin Gabresellasie and the Institute for... Read more »
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Congo-Brazzaville: IHRDA and OCDH File Death in Custody Case Before African Commission [press release]
The case has been pending for five year at the national level (2007 - 2012) and a verdict has not been passed. Frustrated by the undue delay at the national level the Yambo family... Read more »
August 8
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Africa: Call for Applications to the Legal Defence Fund [press release]
The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), with the financial support of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), is operating a fund for... Read more »
August 2
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Africa: Rights Group Welcomes New Management [press release]
After five (5) and six (6) great years of dedicated and progressive leadership, IHRDA announces that Sheila Keetharuth and Angela Naggaga are leaving the organisation. Sheila was... Read more »
April 13
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Africa: Forum for Victims of Systemic Crimes and Justice Processes in Africa 13-14 Apr 2012
IHRDA, the Cairo Institute for Rights Studies (CIHRS), the Independent Medical Legal Unit (IMLU), REDRESS and the Victims Rights Working Group (VRWG) will hold a regional Forum on... Read more »
April 6
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Kenya: Acerwc Decision On Nationality of Nubian Children - Summary [press release]
In its first ever decision, 002/Com/002/09 IHRDA and OSJI (on behalf of children of Nubian descent in Kenya) v Kenya, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of... Read more »
March 21
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Africa: IHRDA Welcomes New Board Chair, Members [press release]
We are pleased to announce that IHRDA has a new Chair of the Board of Directors, Ms. Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie. Ms Sallah-Njie, is a well-respected Gambian legal practitioner... Read more »
February 10
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Africa: Funding - Call for Applications to the Legal Defence Fund - Feb 2012 [press release]
The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), with the financial support of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), is operating a fund for... Read more »
December 13, 2011
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Mauritania: Fonadh/OSJI/IHRDA Colloquium On Transitional Justice and Reconciliation [press release]
Over 70 participants have today come together in Nouakchott to discuss transitional justice and reconciliation in Mauritania. Read more »
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