Emmanuel D. Joof
Emmanuel D. Joof is the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in The Gambia, where he has been actively involved in promoting human rights and implementing reforms based on the recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC). Recently, he emphasized the importance of training law enforcement officers in human rights and gender-sensitive approaches to enhance public trust and security.
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Emmanuel D. Joof, Chairperson of the NHRC, emphasized the importance of implementing human rights commitments.
Parliament urged to turn human rights promises into action
Gambia· 2026-02-23
Joof described the enactment of the PWDs Act as a landmark in The Gambia’s human rights journey.
NHRC hosts training to advance disability rights in GambiaGambia· 2025-11-03
Emmanuel D. Joof, Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, explained the importance of including persons with disabilities in governance and development processes.
Stakeholders unite to mainstream disability rights into national budgetingGambia· 2025-10-22
Emmanuel D. Joof, Chairperson of The Gambia National Human Rights Commission, emphasised that Africa’s development cannot succeed without dignity, equality, and accountability at its core.
Banjul hosts landmark NANHRI forum to reframe Africa’s development through human rightsGambia· 2025-10-20
NHRC Chairperson Emmanuel D. Joof reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of rights.
NHRC raises concern over torture, killings, delayed justice in new reportGambia· 2025-10-17Emmanuel D. Joof, chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, underscored the importance of the training.
NHRC empowers Municipal Police on child protection, SGBV lawsGambia· 2025-09-30
Emmanuel D. Joof highlighted the devastating impacts of climate change during the opening ceremony.
NHRC validates landmark report on climate change, human rights in GambiaGambia· 2025-09-26
Emmanuel D. Joof, chairperson of the NHRC, emphasised that food is a fundamental human right alongside civil, political, and cultural freedoms.
National dialogue pushes for action on hunger, nutritionGambia· 2025-09-18
Emmanuel D. Joof, NHRC Chairperson, underscored the value of collective accountability in advancing national healing and justice.
Gambia validates TRRC status report in milestone step towards justice, reconciliationGambia· 2025-07-21
The chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Mr. Emmanuel D. Joof, equally advised his staff to make the best use of the training while thanking the partners for the initiative.
IDEA trains NHRC staff on project managementGambia· 2025-07-15
Emmanuel D Joof underscored the transformative potential of the policy designed to promote safe respectful and inclusive work environments throughout The Gambia.
NHRC pushes for reform to end sexual harassment at workplacesGambia· 2025-05-08Emmanuel D. Joof is the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission advocating for the voting rights of Gambians in the diaspora.
NHRC expresses disappointment over NA decision denying Diasporan Gambians voting rightGambia· 2025-03-07Emmanuel D. Joof, chairman of NHRC, emphasised that the training was a direct response to the findings and recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission.
NHRC trains law enforcement officers on human rights, humanitarian lawGambia· 2025-02-27
