Unveiling Our Logo
We are happy to unveil the official brand of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ).
Our brand bears the identify of Edward Francis Small in whose honour the group is known as. We are impressed by the good work and legacy of EF Small which we want to proceed. Small was a human rights activist, a journalist, a commerce unionist and a pro-democracy advocate who defended the civil liberties of our folks. He stood up towards the colonial system and demanded that Gambians have the proper to be represented in choice making establishments. His slogan ‘No taxation without representation’ is as immutable and related at present as when it was stated in 1920.
Our motto is ‘Freedom, Equality, Transparency and Accountability’.
We imagine that as a Republic, The Gambia belongs to all her folks in whom sovereign energy resides and, in whose identify, energy is exercised by all of the three arms of Government. The folks have civil, political, financial, social and cultural rights assured by the 1997 Constitution and different ratified regional and worldwide authorized devices.
We maintain that human rights are inherent or inalienable, and the State has the obligations to respect, shield and fulfil these rights. For human rights to be significant, there ought to be transparency and accountability within the administration of public affairs and public assets by the establishments and officers mandated by regulation to carry out these features.
The “leaves” across the brand depict peace and unity.
We imagine that the Gambia is one nation whose peace and unity are derived from and are strengthened by the differences of her folks, of their cultures, religions, beliefs, languages, ethnicities, and different types of variations. Each of those variations is an asset that we should harness for peace, progress and prosperity as enshrined within the nationwide motto.
The ‘community’ within the centre depicts our residents. We search to construct and strengthen an energetic citizenry who’re prepared and capable of demand their citizenship rights and carry out their duties as enshrined within the Constitution, actively take part in nationwide affairs, respect the rights of one another, and maintain obligation bearers accountable. Ultimately, we maintain that the constructing of democracy and strengthening of fine governance which can produce sustainable growth rests squarely within the palms of an knowledgeable, organized and empowered citizenry.
The “Circle”, comprising the energetic citizenry, is our society. We acknowledge that for The Gambia to be a democratic republic, anchored on good governance, the rule of regulation, due course of, accountability and transparency, each citizen should play his or her position adequately, carefully and with zero tolerance for corruption, nepotism, discrimination and injustice.
We think about the blue color within the brand to symbolize freedom and safety, whereas the yellow color represents rights and justice. The total white background depicts peace and stability.
By our brand, we replicate and reveal our imaginative and prescient and mission for the Gambia which we’re decided to satisfy. We are additionally prepared and able to be held accountable for the work we got down to do.
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In the Spirit of Edward Francis Small, For The Gambia Our Homeland.
