The National Human Rights Commission and the British High Commission worked together to train law enforcement officers on Tuesday, February 25th. They covered topics like human rights, international humanitarian law, and how to handle cases involving sexual and gender-based violence.
Emmanuel D. Joof, who leads the NHRC, said they organized the training because of what the TRRC found and suggested. The TRRC hearings showed that people working in security need to better understand gender equality, human rights, and the rule of law.
Joof also mentioned that human rights violations, including sexual and gender-based violence, make the public lose trust. They create a scary and unstable environment. He believes this training is necessary to make the changes in security that the TRRC recommended.
Martin Norman, the British High Commissioner, pointed out that gender-based violence happens to women and girls everywhere, even in The Gambia. He said what happened in the past clearly shows why training law enforcement is so important.
Norman also said that survivors of sexual and gender-based violence have bravely spoken out. The authorities must pay attention and take action to prevent these terrible things from ever happening again. The laws we enforce today will shape a future where justice isn't just a hope but a reality. Law enforcement and people working in the justice system have a crucial part to play.
Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng, the National Security Adviser, had someone read a statement for him. It said the TRRC exposed big gaps in how much people in security institutions know and care about gender equality, human rights, and values. Jeng believes security personnel need more knowledge and a stronger focus on gender. They need a culture of respecting human rights and the law. That's how they'll earn the trust of the people they're supposed to protect and serve.
Emmanuel D. Joof, who leads the NHRC, said they organized the training because of what the TRRC found and suggested. The TRRC hearings showed that people working in security need to better understand gender equality, human rights, and the rule of law.
Joof also mentioned that human rights violations, including sexual and gender-based violence, make the public lose trust. They create a scary and unstable environment. He believes this training is necessary to make the changes in security that the TRRC recommended.
Martin Norman, the British High Commissioner, pointed out that gender-based violence happens to women and girls everywhere, even in The Gambia. He said what happened in the past clearly shows why training law enforcement is so important.
Norman also said that survivors of sexual and gender-based violence have bravely spoken out. The authorities must pay attention and take action to prevent these terrible things from ever happening again. The laws we enforce today will shape a future where justice isn't just a hope but a reality. Law enforcement and people working in the justice system have a crucial part to play.
Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng, the National Security Adviser, had someone read a statement for him. It said the TRRC exposed big gaps in how much people in security institutions know and care about gender equality, human rights, and values. Jeng believes security personnel need more knowledge and a stronger focus on gender. They need a culture of respecting human rights and the law. That's how they'll earn the trust of the people they're supposed to protect and serve.
