Gambia: NHRC Chair Calls for Protection for Refugees,Stateless Persons
Published: 21/Aug/2024
Source: The Voice (Banjul)
By: Kemo Kanyi
The chairman of the National Human Rights Commission has called on the Government of The Gambia to provide adequate protection for refugees and stateless persons within its borders.
Emmanuel Joof issued this call during the stakeholders’ meeting on Gambia’s pledges on local integration of refugees at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on Monday.
He recalled that in the 2023 high-level convergence in Geneva, focusing on local integration of protracted refugees and eradicating statelessness, The Gambia committed to ensuring every individual within its borders enjoys the rights they’re entitled.
He stated that a recent UNHCR report revealed that over 100,000,000 individuals are displaced globally due to persecution, conflict, and human rights violations, adding that among them are stateless persons devoid of any nationality and basic rights that come with citizenship. He pointed out that thestateless persons endure challenges of rights violations in various forms.
“Being stateless has serious implications including but not limited to the right to access to education, healthcare, employment, ability to move freely and voting rights,” said Mr. Joof.
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