The head of the Zanzibar Law School, Dr. Ali Uki, is pushing for better-trained cops at the island's Gender and Children Desks. He spoke directly to officers from Unguja regions during a skills workshop at the Zanzibar Police College. Uki called these specialized police units a critical resource for survivors of violence, arguing that constant professional development is non-negotiable. He told them to work more closely with prosecutors and to nail down evidence collection that can hold up in court.
Dr. Uki compared ongoing training to research, saying you cannot make progress without it. He mentioned collaboration with outside partners to tackle the prevention and investigation of ongoing abuse cases. A UNICEF Child Protection Officer, Ammal Feisal Ibuni, also voiced support for the program. She acknowledged the professionalism of the desk officers and promised continued backing from her organization.
The local desk commander, Assistant Superintendent of Police Ali Mohamed Othman, thanked UNICEF for setting up the training. He expects it to improve how communities deal with abuse situations. The general idea is that sharper skills from these officers will cut down on public complaints and make the justice system more accessible for victims.
Dr. Uki compared ongoing training to research, saying you cannot make progress without it. He mentioned collaboration with outside partners to tackle the prevention and investigation of ongoing abuse cases. A UNICEF Child Protection Officer, Ammal Feisal Ibuni, also voiced support for the program. She acknowledged the professionalism of the desk officers and promised continued backing from her organization.
The local desk commander, Assistant Superintendent of Police Ali Mohamed Othman, thanked UNICEF for setting up the training. He expects it to improve how communities deal with abuse situations. The general idea is that sharper skills from these officers will cut down on public complaints and make the justice system more accessible for victims.
