Bessem Ayuk

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ECOWAS Court declares Sierra Leone loitering laws discriminatory, orders repeal

Freetown, 7 November 2024: In a landmark judgment, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice has ruled in favour of…

Bessem AyukNovember 12, 2024

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ACHPR 81st OS: IHRDA statement on human rights situation in Sudan

Honourable Chairperson, distinguished Commissioners, esteemed representatives of African States, and esteemed civil society colleagues, It is with a deep sense of urgency and profound concern…

Bessem AyukOctober 23, 2024

IHRDA welcomes new Executive Director

Banjul, 2 October 2024: Dr. Musa Kika has joined the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) as Executive Director. Dr. Kika, who…

Bessem AyukOctober 2, 2024

Pending Cases Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Torture Women / Girls

Case of rape of politician against Sierra Leone before ECOWAS Court

This case was filed on 2 September 2021 before the ECOWAS Court. The victim, a farmer and politician, was attacked and gang-raped on her farm…

Bessem AyukOctober 1, 2024

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Stakeholders commit to strengthen measures for effective implementation of amicable settlement in Malawi Children’s case

Lilongwe, 26 September 2024: IHRDA and Eye of the Child have concluded, 25 September 2024, a public dialogue with key stakeholders in Malawi on the…

Bessem AyukSeptember 26, 2024

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Call for applications for the post of Legal Researcher at ACERWC

Banjul, 24 September 2024: IHRDA invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Legal Researcher at the African Committee of Experts on…

Bessem AyukSeptember 24, 2024

IHRDA has new Deputy Executive Director

Banjul, 5 September 2024 – Michael Gyan Nyarko has joined the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) as Deputy Executive Director. Michael…

Bessem AyukSeptember 5, 2024

Latest News Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Statements / Press Releases Women / Girls

IHRDA, WILL organise workshop on prosecuting SGBV crimes in Gambia

Banjul, 28 August 2024: IHRDA and Women in Liberation and Leadership (WILL) are organising a 2-day training workshop, 28-29 August 2024, with members of the…

Bessem AyukAugust 29, 2024

IHRDA welcomes new Legal Officer

Banjul, 27 August 2024 – Dr. Gilbert Hagabimana has joined the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) as Legal Officer. Dr. Hagabimana…

Bessem AyukAugust 27, 2024

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Stakeholders brainstorm on strategies for effective implementation of ECOWAS Court decisions in Guinea

Conakry, 7 August 2024: IHRDA and Les Mêmes Droits pour Tous (MDT) have concluded a public dialogue with key stakeholders in Guinea on the implementation…

Bessem AyukAugust 8, 2024