Officials wrapped up a two-day training on women's rights in Kerewan. The event brought together 35 people from rural areas. Women councillors, youth leaders local authorities joined the sessions. The Ministries of Gender and Interior teamed up with the Family Left Behind Project for this meeting. IOM Development Fund paid for the program.
Siaka Marong from the Women's Bureau spoke about families separated when someone moves away. He said women and children face special problems when loved ones leave home. These issues range from feeling sad to taking on extra work at home. Pa Njie from IOM explained that the project aims to help protect these families and support development. The training will give policymakers better information about how migration affects those who stay behind. Chief Fabala Kinteh Immigration official, Modou Lamin Samateh, also addressed the group.
Participants learned about migration's impact on women's rights. They studied legal rules and international standards that protect families. The sessions created chances for people to build networks and share ideas. Everyone focused on ways to keep children safe from harm and make life better for families apart.
Siaka Marong from the Women's Bureau spoke about families separated when someone moves away. He said women and children face special problems when loved ones leave home. These issues range from feeling sad to taking on extra work at home. Pa Njie from IOM explained that the project aims to help protect these families and support development. The training will give policymakers better information about how migration affects those who stay behind. Chief Fabala Kinteh Immigration official, Modou Lamin Samateh, also addressed the group.
Participants learned about migration's impact on women's rights. They studied legal rules and international standards that protect families. The sessions created chances for people to build networks and share ideas. Everyone focused on ways to keep children safe from harm and make life better for families apart.
