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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 52501, member: 636"]
Vice President Muhammed BS. Jallow convened with UNICEF representatives at the State House to address child protection measures. The discussion centered on safeguarding vulnerable students within Majalis educational institutions. Jallow praised UNICEF for sustained governmental assistance while acknowledging existing obstacles in securing children's rights. Government officials pledged coordinated sectoral cooperation to enhance educational protection systems. UNICEF Representative Ms. Nafisa Binte Shafique recognized the administration's successful submission of its periodic report to the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

Shafique outlined UNICEF's establishment of a child rights center, which is being partnered with the University of The Gambia and the National Human Rights Commission. She expressed concern over escalating violations within Islamic school settings. Recent incidents encompassed scabies outbreaks and a fatal fire at Sinchu, claiming two young lives. The representative urged proactive governmental intervention through enhanced monitoring protocols. UNICEF requested increased funding for the procurement of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food to combat severe acute malnutrition.
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