Human Rights Dashboard

Public statistics on complaints received, investigated, and resolved by the National Human Rights Commission of The Gambia.

Overview Statistics

Data updated: January 20, 2026 at 09:15 AM
247
Total Complaints
+12% from last year
43
Active Cases
Currently in progress
186
Resolved
75% resolution rate
45
Avg Resolution Time
days

Cases by Stage

Screening
12
Investigation
18
Mediation
8
Hearing
5
Monitoring
15
Closed
186

Violation Types

Unlawful Detention 28%
Discrimination 22%
Healthcare Access 18%
Property Rights 16%
Other 16%

Geographic Distribution

Districts

Kanifing 62
Brikama 48
Banjul 45
Kerewan 28
Mansakonko 24
Kuntaur 22
Janjanbureh 20
Basse 18

Complaints by Month (2026)

18
Jan
22
Feb
19
Mar
25
Apr
21
May
28
Jun
24
Jul
20
Aug
17
Sep
23
Oct
16
Nov
14
Dec

Processing Time Analysis

Screening to Admission On track
7 days avg
Target: 10 days
Investigation Duration Attention
28 days avg
Target: 30 days
Resolution to Closure On track
5 days avg
Target: 10 days
Total Case Lifecycle On track
45 days avg
Target: 60 days

Resolution Outcomes

45%
Resolved via Mediation
30%
Resolved via Determination
12%
Referred to Other Agency
13%
Other Outcomes

Recommendation Implementation Tracking

78%
Full Compliance
145 recommendations
15%
Partial Compliance
28 recommendations
7%
Non-Compliance
13 recommendations
186
Total Recommendations
Issued this year