{"id":93427,"date":"2026-02-06T17:16:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T17:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/efscfj-launched-with-strong-commitment-to-justice"},"modified":"2026-02-06T19:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:00:48","slug":"efscfj-launched-with-strong-commitment-to-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/efscfj-launched-with-strong-commitment-to-justice","title":{"rendered":"EFSCFJ Launched with Strong Commitment to Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) was formally launched last week at a ceremony organised to commemorate the life of Edward Francis Small, one of Gambia\u2019s renowned political activists, trade unionists, journalists, and proponent of democratic rights and accountable governance.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Organised under the theme \u201cHonouring the Legacy of Edward Francis Small: Advancing the Struggle for Human Rights, Justice, and Accountable Governance in The Gambia,\u201d the event drew civil society leaders, academics, students, journalists, and members of the Edward Francis Small family to the UTG Auditorium in Kanifing.<\/p>\n<p>Madi Jobarteh, Founder and Executive Director of the new Centre, described the occasion as \u201chistoric\u201d and placed Mr Small at the centre of The Gambia\u2019s civic and political awakening.<\/p>\n<p>Jobarteh said the Centre was established to preserve Small\u2019s legacy and apply his ideas to contemporary challenges facing Gambian democracy.<\/p>\n<p>He reminded the audience that Small was not only a historical figure but a conscious thinker at a time when oppression was normalised and silence imposed.<\/p>\n<p>Jobarteh urged institutions and government to honour national heroes through public programmes and initiatives and announced plans for an annual Edward Francis Small National Lecture on human rights and civic engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Philip Saine, a board member of the EFSCRJ addressed present day governance concerns, questioning why foundational struggles led by figures such as Small have yet to translate into lasting institutional accountability.<\/p>\n<p>Saine pointed to perceived contradictions in public service delivery and governance, including discrepancies between proclaimed national achievements and everyday realities faced by citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Representing the Small family, William Small paid tribute to his uncle\u2019s life and work. He said Small had \u201cfought wrongs and championed rights\u201d throughout his life and noted that despite dying without wealth, he left a legacy of courage and steadfast dedication to justice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe lived, he fought, he won and he died penniless but with a crown of honour,\u201d William Small said.<\/p>\n<p>Yadicone Njie Eribu, Chairperson of Tango, emphasised that the launch honoured Small\u2019s enduring influence and the ongoing need for courage and principled leadership in the protection of rights and democratic freedoms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. 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