Banjul, 18 July 2024: IHRDA invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Senior Legal Fellow at the African Commission on Human…
Bessem AyukJuly 18, 2024
Honourable Chairperson, Expert Members and Distinguished Delegates,The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) appreciates the opportunity to address this 46th Ordinary Session…
IHRDA IHRDANovember 27, 2025
This timely study reveals that only Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Liberia, and Ghana have developed NAPs on Business and Human Rights, each with minimal provisions on child protection.…
Omar T JallowNovember 20, 2025
African States Must Enact Laws, Policies and National Action Plans that Protect Children from Harmful Business Practices 20 November, Maseru, Lesotho — The Institute for…
IHRDA IHRDANovember 20, 2025
We, the undersigned, express our deep concern and disappointment over the recent letter ofcongratulations purportedly issued in the name of the African Commission on Human…
IHRDA IHRDANovember 5, 2025
Dr. Musa Kika - Executive Director of IHRDA Honourable Chairperson, Honourable Commissioners, Distinguished Delegates, We thank you for the opportunity to speak at this 85th…
Omar T JallowOctober 23, 2025
By Mariagoretti Swanta Ankut Abstract Gender equality and women’s rights have become central issues in Africa’s development agenda, particularly with the adoption of global and regional…
IHRDA IHRDASeptember 18, 2025
By Awa Gai Abstract: To turn the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls into meaningful action demands all hands on deck to…
Omar T JallowSeptember 4, 2025
Banjul, 29 August 2025 – The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) welcomes an important decision of the African Commission on Human…
Omar T JallowSeptember 3, 2025
IHRDA urges stronger action to end female genital mutilation following death of infant in The Gambia
Statement- IHRDA urges stronger action against FGM following death of infact in The GambiaDownload
Omar T JallowAugust 12, 2025
July 24, 2025 In a Monumental Win for Women and Girls, ECOWAS Court Rules Sierra Leone Violated Rights by Failing to Criminalise FGM Press-release-FAHP-Ors-v-Sierra-LeoneDownload
Omar T JallowJuly 24, 2025
