Jainaba Johm
Jainaba Johm is the Vice-Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in The Gambia. In her recent keynote address at a town hall discourse hosted by the NHRC, she emphasized the importance of continuous civic engagement beyond electoral participation, advocating for active citizen involvement in the policy-making process. Johm highlighted significant milestones in Gambia's transitional justice efforts and underscored the need for implementation of recommendations from the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). Her leadership focuses on promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance in the country's development agenda.
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NAMs trained on Minimum Standards on Child Care Residential CentresGambia· 2025-06-25
Jainaba Johm, Vice chairperson of NHRC, described the event as an important step in ensuring that justice and security personnel are equipped with the requisite tools to prevent, investigate, and respond to cases of enforced disappearance.
NHRC moves to combat enforced disappearance in GambiaGambia· 2025-05-29
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NHRC hosts town hall discourse for citizens on national reformsGambia· 2025-05-27
