CFJ Welcomes the UN Special Rapporteur’s Visit to The Gambia and Calls for Stronger Accountability

26/10/2026

Banjul – 26 October 2026 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) welcomes the visit of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, […]

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Human Rights Concerns Following Armed Mutiny and Gunfire in Niamey, Niger 

03/09/2026

The recent outbreak of gunfire and explosions in Niamey, the capital of Niger, raises serious concerns regarding the protection of human rights and the safety […]

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Committee for Justice Highlights Key Human Rights Achievements During the Second Quarter of 2026

13/08/2026

Geneva – Committee for Justice (CFJ) The Committee for Justice (CFJ) is pleased to present a summary of its principal activities and achievements during the […]

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Committee for Justice (CFJ) Condemns the Growing Normalisation of Child Marriage in The Gambia Despite Existing Legal Protections

15/07/2026

Banjul, The Gambia – 9 July 2026 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) expresses deep concern over the increasing normalisation of child marriage in The Gambia, […]

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CFJ Expresses Deep Concern Over Rising Knife Violence and Violent Attacks in The Gambia

15/07/2026

Banjul, The Gambia – 14 July 2026 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) expresses grave concern over the increasing number of violent attacks and fatal stabbings […]

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HRC62: CFJ Calls for Accountability for Arbitrary Deprivation of Life and Deaths in Custody in Sudan, Egypt, and The Gambia

12/07/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has submitted a written statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council 62nd session, contributing to the Interactive Dialogue with […]

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Ten Years Since the Establishment of the Committee for Justice (CFJ)

04/06/2026

The tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Committee for Justice marks a significant milestone in our journey. It is an occasion to reflect on […]

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Committee for Justice Participates in Webinar on “Beyond the Banjul Declaration: Opportunities and Challenges”

01/06/2026

30 May 2026 The Committee for Justice (CFJ), represented by its Executive Director, Ahmed Mefreh, participated in a webinar organized by the Sudan Human Rights […]

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Committee for Justice and the Pan African Lawyers Union Organize Side Event on Judicial Independence Under Pressure in North Africa During the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission

15/05/2026

Banjul, 11 May 2026 — The Committee for Justice (CFJ), in partnership with the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), organized a side event entitled: “Judicial Independence Under […]

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Committee for Justice Welcomes Adoption of the Banjul Joint Declaration on Sudan

12/05/2026

Geneva / Banjul – The Committee for Justice (CFJ) welcomes the adoption of the “Banjul Joint Declaration on Sudan” by the Joint Fact-Finding Mission of […]

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CFJ to Organize Side Event on Sudan During the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission

11/05/2026

The Committee for Justice will organize a side event titled “Sudan in Crisis: Strengthening Civil Society Engagement with the ACHPR-AU and UN Fact-Finding Missions.” The […]

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Committee for Justice Co-Organizes Side Event on Judicisal Independence in North Africa During the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission

11/05/2026

The Committee for Justice is co-organizing a side event titled “Judicial Independence Under Pressure: North Africa in Continental Perspective,” organized by the Pan African Lawyers […]

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Committee for Justice Launches Its Second Regional Training Alongside the Session of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances in Abidjan

06/05/2026

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – 6 May 2026 The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has officially launched its second regional training and engagement programme for African human […]

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Committee for Justice Highlights Its Activities During the First Quarter of 2026

04/05/2026

The Committee for Justice (CFJ) presents an overview of its activities during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting its continued work to support victims of […]

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Gambia: CFJ Condemns Mishandling of Alleged Rape Case Involving a Minor and Calls for Accountability 

16/04/2026

Banjul, The Gambia – 14 April 2026  The Committee for Justice (CFJ) expresses grave concern over the manner in which the recent alleged rape case involving a minor and a public […]

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