Human rights in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau’s human rights records has recently been positively cited due to the successes of several non-governmental organizations and human rights activists. In the country’s history, however, human rights abuses had been perpetrated during periods of political turmoil and conflict. Overall, the situation of human rights in Guinea-Bissau has been described as a reflection of the political, social, economic, and cultural path the country took since independence.[1]

  1. ^ IMF (2011). Guinea-Bissau: Second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. International Monetary Fund. p. 23. ISBN 978-1-4639-2850-6.