SOS Prisonniers Gabon advocates for inmate rights in five provinces
The NGO launched a tour on November 9 to raise awareness about detention conditions and prisoner rights.
SOS Prisonniers Gabon began a tour on November 9 from Lambaréné to advocate for the rights of detained individuals. The organization aims to inform administrative and judicial authorities about detention conditions and the protection of rights for those deprived of liberty. This initiative, part of the "Dignity in Detention" project, will visit five penitentiary establishments across five provinces.
The tour will take the delegation to Mouila, Tchibanga, Oyem, and Franceville, in addition to Lambaréné. They plan to discuss issues such as prison overcrowding, respect for visitation rights, the use of pre-trial detention, and strengthening the role of the sentencing judge. SOS Prisonniers Gabon will present its advocacy notes and recommendations at each location.
Beyond institutional discussions, the organization is also providing humanitarian aid, distributing food and hygiene kits to inmates in Lambaréné. The project, implemented with Agir Ensemble pour les Droits Humains and supported by the European Union in Gabon, combines institutional dialogue with direct assistance to detainees.
Why it mattersDetainees in Gabon face issues like overcrowding and limited rights, which SOS Prisonniers Gabon is addressing through advocacy and aid.