Gambia participates in CEDAW constructive dialogue

The Gambian delegation led by Fatou Kinteh, the minister for Gender, Children and Social Welfare, also includes- Kajali Sonko, deputy permanent secretary at Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Ms Mariyann Garmi Jabang- director of Gender Equity and Women Empowerment, MOGCSW and Saikou Ceesay- Legal Officer, Ministry of Health.

 However, the delegation was supported in Geneva by H.E Muhammadou M.O. Kah- Ambassador of The Republic of The Gambia to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative of The Gambia to UNOG, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, Mr Alexander Da Costa- deputy Permanent Representative and Ms Bafou Jeng- first Secretary (Legal) at the Permanent Mission. 

 During the dialogue, The Gambian delegation updated the UN Committee on the progress being made in the implementation of the Convention, especially on the current constitutional, legislative and institutional reforms undertaken by the government; the challenges faced and the action plans identified to implement the convention’s provisions across all sectors of the country. 

 Whilst bearing in mind that the Convention was incorporated into the Women’s Act 2010 in order to empower and advance women and children's rights in The Gambia, the Ministry of Gender takes this opportunity to remind all government departments, agencies, organs, public and private institutions to ensure that the rights and legal status of women are promoted and protected from abuse and violence by all whether in corporations, organisations, or institutions.