While speaking at the Inter Party committee inauguration of the women regional chapter,the Executive Coordinator of Banjul honourable,Ebrima Jawo
\ntold women leaders that Banjul as the capital city takes the lead in most areas and encourages the delegates to advocate for more women representation in key decisions making platforms including the local political field.
\nHon Jawo further stated that Banjul has in the past produced women leaders who paved the way for many other women. Reference was made to the likes of St Claire Joof, Augustus Jawara, Louise Njie, Elizabeth Renner, Fatou matta Jahumpha Ceesay and many others.
\nThe Inter Party Committee of The Gambia, with support from the UNDP, inaugurated the women regional chapter of the committee in Banjul on Monday 23rd June 2025 at Mccarthy Square.
\nThe event brought together female representatives from various political parties and civil society groups within Banjul.
\nFurther more; They discussed strategies for empowering women to take on higher positions in government and other institutions.
\nKey issues discussed included the low participation of women in policy-making, political challenges, discrimination, and the lack of protection for women\u2019s rights, particularly their right to be voted for.
\nThe committee also highlighted major challenges women face, such as:
\nLimited access to leadership opportunities
\nCultural and societal barriers
\nGender-based discrimination
\nIntimidation in political spaces
\nTo address these issues, the following solutions were proposed:
\nStrengthening laws and policies that support gender
\nPromoting awareness on women’s rights and political participation
\nEstablishing support systems to protect women from discrimination and abuse
\nThe meeting concluded with a call for unity among political parties to work together in promoting women’s empowerment and inInter-Partyall levels of decision-making.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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