By Amadou Manjang
A network of human rights organisations has come together and launched Alliance of Victim-Led Organisation (AVLO).
This alliance comprises the African Network against Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced Disappearance (ANEKED), Gambia Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violation, Survivors of the Presidential Alternative Treatment (SPATP), Fantanka, Solo Sandeng Foundation (SSF), Women’s Association for Victim Empowerment (WAVE), Women in Leadership and Liberation (WILL) and Yelef Initiative.
AVLO is a non-profit organisation and it aims to advocate for victims and survivors of human rights violations.
The organisation would be supporting victims and survivors of human rights violations to receive reparations for the harm they suffered.
The victim-led organisation is devoted to supporting the victims of Yahya Jammeh’s human rights violations.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Fatou Jagne Senghore, human rights advocate cum activist, said that solidarity is important human rights work and activism.
She added that human rights advocates and activists need solidarity among themselves to face challenges in their works.
She further added that this would help them in creating safe space in challenging times.
SirraNdow, chairperson of the organisation promised that they will work together on areas they find common ground such as applying for grants and other technical support.
She revealed that the organisation has achieved some successes since its recreation, adding that they have successfully implemented activity plans.
Meanwhile, she stated that they are committed to supporting victims as well as championing their interest.
She added that they are committed to providing a platform for victims of human rights violations for their voices to be heard.
