This follows the final preliminary round to select the final two to represent the Faculty of Law of the UTG at the annual international competition jointly hosted by the National Human Rights Commission in partnership with the University of The Gambia.
The SDK human rights moot is a top programme of the NHRC that targets undergraduate law students to argue human rights issues before an imaginary regional human rights court, using African human rights mechanisms and norms.
Founded by the country’s rights body, the competition is named after former president Jawara, the country's first leader, in recognition of his efforts in laying the foundation of the regional human rights mechanism of the African continent.
The Moot Court Competition aligns with the general mandate of the NHRC to promote and protect human rights, especially under Section 12, Sub-section E of the NHRC Act.
Last year’s competition was held from the 5th - 10th December. 12 African universities competed in the preliminary rounds of the competition, with 8 coming to The Gambia for the quarter, semi-final and final rounds.
