Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa

The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa ( IHRDA ) is an African non-governmental organization in the field of human rights . The organization is based in Brusubi , near the Gambian capital Banjul .

History and goals

IHRDA was founded in 1998 in Banjul, Gambia by human rights lawyers Julia Harrington and Alpha Fall, who previously worked for the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR).

The main goals of the organization are to provide free legal assistance for those affected by human rights violations, who can be represented by IHRDA before national and international courts. The organization also supports human rights initiatives and educational work.

In 2012 IHRDA received an award from the African Commission on Human Rights and the Rights of the Peoples (ACHPR) for its commitment to human rights.

Management and employees

IHRDA has a Board of Directors , which is responsible for the basic development and strategy orientation. The board is chaired by a chairman:

2005 to March 2012: Amie Bensouda
March 2012 to October 2017: Janet Sallah-Njie
since October 2017: Naceesay Salla-Wadda

IHRDA also has an Executive Director :

1998 to 2003: Julia Harrington
2003 to 2006: Alpha Fall
November 2006 to June 2012: Sheila B. Keetharuth
July 2012 to February 2015: Aristide Nononsi
February 2015 to October 2015 (interim): Katherine Mulhern
since October 2015: Gaye Sowe

From 1999 to 2001 , Fatou Jagne was Program Officer at (IHRDA) in Banjul (Gambia).

Web links

IHRDA website

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b Who We Are. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 22, 2019 (American English).
↑ IHRDA's Legal Work. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 22, 2019 (American English).
↑ Africa: IHRDA Awarded First Runner-Up for ACHPR Human Rights NGO Prize. Retrieved July 22, 2019 .
↑ ^a ^b IHRDA Welcomes New Board Chair, Members. In: IHRDA. Retrieved December 28, 2018 (American English).
↑ ^a ^b Board Members | YOU THERE. October 4, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .
↑ ^a ^b Board Members | YOU THERE. October 15, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .
^ Board. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).
↑ admin: Tribute to Alpha Fall. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).
↑ Management - Afrian Council on Human Security. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).
↑ Africa: Sheila, Angela, Bid Farewell to IHRDA, Welcome in New Management. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .
^ The African Children's Charter Project. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .
↑ admin: PRESS RELEASE- Banjul - The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (the IHRDA) announces that Katherine Mulhern has been appointed as interim executive director by the Board of Directors of the Institute. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).
↑ admin: Press Release: Gaye Sowe is New Executive Director of IHRDA. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).
↑ Prominent Gambian Activist Receives Prestigious Human Rights Award. In: Jollofnews. June 15, 2019, Retrieved June 25, 2019 (American English).

[:0-1] Who We Are. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 22, 2019 (American English).

[2] IHRDA's Legal Work. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 22, 2019 (American English).

[3] Africa: IHRDA Awarded First Runner-Up for ACHPR Human Rights NGO Prize. Retrieved July 22, 2019 .

[:2-4] IHRDA Welcomes New Board Chair, Members. In: IHRDA. Retrieved December 28, 2018 (American English).

[:3-5] Board Members | YOU THERE. October 4, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .

[:4-6] Board Members | YOU THERE. October 15, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .

[7] Board. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).

[8] : Tribute to Alpha Fall. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).

[9] Management - Afrian Council on Human Security. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).

[10] Africa: Sheila, Angela, Bid Farewell to IHRDA, Welcome in New Management. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .

[11] The African Children's Charter Project. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .

[12] : PRESS RELEASE- Banjul - The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (the IHRDA) announces that Katherine Mulhern has been appointed as interim executive director by the Board of Directors of the Institute. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).

[13] : Press Release: Gaye Sowe is New Executive Director of IHRDA. In: IHRDA. Retrieved July 23, 2019 (American English).

[:42-14] Prominent Gambian Activist Receives Prestigious Human Rights Award. In: Jollofnews. June 15, 2019, Retrieved June 25, 2019 (American English).