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How has The Gambia progressed in recognising CDWD rights: UPR Fact sheets
CLICK TO READ: How has The Gambia progressed in recognising CDWD rights: UPR Fact sheetsThe Gambia continues to grapple with deeply rooted caste and descent-based discrimination (DWD), a pervasive issue affecting marginalized communities across…
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Brazil CDWD leaders celebrates landmark resolution passed in Africa
CLICK TO READ: Brazil CDWD leaders celebrates landmark resolution passed in AfricaIn a historic moment for global human rights, Latin American leaders have lauded the adoption of a groundbreaking resolution aimed…
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A seismic moment: ACHPR adopts resolution on Africa CDWD
CLICK TO READ: A seismic moment: ACHPR adopts resolution on Africa CDWDIn a significant milestone for the rights of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD), the African Commission on Human…
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A silent crisis: Halimatou Ceesay’s powerful presentation exposes caste-based discrimination in The Gambia
CLICK TO READ: A silent crisis: Halimatou Ceesay’s powerful presentation exposes caste-based discrimination in The GambiaIn The Gambia, a country often celebrated for its vibrant cultural diversity, an unspoken reality continues to plague thousands of…
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81st Ordinary Session of the ACHPR: Public Statement by Alima Taal
CLICK TO READ: 81st Ordinary Session of the ACHPR: Public Statement by Alima TaalAt the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in Banjul, The Gambia, GFoD…
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Special Interest Group demands adoption of resolution on CDWD in Africa
CLICK TO READ: Special Interest Group demands adoption of resolution on CDWD in AfricaThe panel was chaired by Litha Musyimi, Commissioner of African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) during the NGO…
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Giving a voice to Africa’s CDWD: The fight for recognition, rights and representation
CLICK TO READ: Giving a voice to Africa’s CDWD: The fight for recognition, rights and representationOne of the first questions when talking about any marginalized community across the world is about their population, distribution, and…
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Témoignage – Rencontre avec un forgeron de la communauté Touareg au quartier Lossougoungou
CLICK TO READ: Témoignage – Rencontre avec un forgeron de la communauté Touareg au quartier LossougoungouJe m’appelle Zeinabou, je suis Experte en Droit auprès du GFoD et je souhaite partager aujourd’hui une petite discussion avec…
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Testimonial – Meeting with a Blacksmith from the Tuareg community in Niger
CLICK TO READ: Testimonial – Meeting with a Blacksmith from the Tuareg community in NigerEditor’s note: Across West Africa, several ethnic groups, including the Tuareg, Wolof, Mandinka, Bambara, Fulani, Soninké, Hausa, and Zarma, maintain…
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Climate change impact CDWD extensively, says UN Special Rapporteur Dr Surya Deva
CLICK TO READ: Climate change impact CDWD extensively, says UN Special Rapporteur Dr Surya DevaA report by Dr Surya Deva, Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, highlighted the severe impacts of climate change…