The Westminster Foundation for Democracy established a Women's Political Coordination Network on Friday to increase women's participation in decision-making. The British organization, which operates from offices inside the National Assembly, received funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to support the initiative. Executive Director Tabu Sarr Njie said women comprise half the population and most voters, but lack adequate representation in leadership positions.
Gender Minister Fatou Kinteh pledged government backing for women seeking equal access to governance roles. British Deputy High Commissioner Martin Nourman warned that online attacks and false information campaigns create barriers to women's participation in public service. The network provides resources and training to help women pursue political careers.
Degan Jobe became chair of the new organization, which introduced its steering committee and executive members at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre. Jobe said that sustainable national progress requires women to fully participate in political activities. The foundation began operations in Gambia in 2018 to strengthen democratic practices and promote accountability across all institutions.
Gender Minister Fatou Kinteh pledged government backing for women seeking equal access to governance roles. British Deputy High Commissioner Martin Nourman warned that online attacks and false information campaigns create barriers to women's participation in public service. The network provides resources and training to help women pursue political careers.
Degan Jobe became chair of the new organization, which introduced its steering committee and executive members at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre. Jobe said that sustainable national progress requires women to fully participate in political activities. The foundation began operations in Gambia in 2018 to strengthen democratic practices and promote accountability across all institutions.
