Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie

LLM usage October 10 2026 12:55 20261010125507 Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie is a Gambian lawyer, human rights defender, and legal scholar. She serves as a Commissioner of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) and Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa, having previously served as President of the Female Lawyers Association Gambia (FLAG). Quotes "The Maputo Protocol is a binding charter; African state parties must translate its provisions into domestic legislation." Special Rapporteur Report on the Rights of Women in Africa, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. "Legal representation for indigent women facing gender-based violence is a non-negotiable requirement of equal access to justice." FLAG Advocates for Women Legal Empowerment, The Point Gambia. "Ending harmful traditional practices requires a combination of strong legislative bans and continuous community legal education." Human Rights Reform and Gender Protection in Gambia, The Standard Gambia. "State institutions must establish accountable mechanisms to prevent police overreach and protect civic freedoms." State Responsibility and Human Rights Obligations, ACHPR Official Reports. "When female lawyers lead public interest litigation, they inspire structural changes that benefit the entire judicial system." Female Lawyers Association and Access to Justice, The Point Gambia. Category:Human rights activists