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The Reparations Commission has launched an 8-day nationwide outreach to register new victims, take statements, and provide mental health & psychosocial support. With ICTJ, AVLO & NHRC, we’re ensuring victims’ voices are heard and respected. #Reparations #outreach

Today, UNRC @karlfredpaul, @UNDP_TheGambia RR & @UNPeacebuilding met with SG, @MOFAGambia & @MOJGambia to prepare The Gambia’s briefing to the Peacebuilding Commission. The session will highlight key results from the Country Spotlight on Transitional Justice.

Today, we joined @theICTJ for the official launch of the Monitoring Report on Victims’ Access to the Interim Medical Board. @theICTJ @AVLOGambia

#TheGambia | 📄 At today’s kickoff event in #Banjul, ICTJ’s Samba Jawo and Camila Castellanos Forero are presenting findings from our new report on victims’ access to medical care, alongside @AVLOGambia, the @PostTRRC_Gambia, and the Reparations Commission.

The report finds ongoing barriers: centralized services, weak communication, long delays, financial burdens, & limited specialist & mental-health support. Victims call for decentralized, inclusive, & victim-centered care as the system transitions under the Reparations Commission.

Opening the event, @DidierGbery, ICTJ’s Head of Programs in #TheGambia, highlighted why monitoring is essential to a credible TJ process & thanked all partners including @AVLOGambia, @PostTRRC_Gambia, & the Reparations Commission for their collaboration and commitment to victims.

@DidierGbery @AVLOGambia @PostTRRC_Gambia Kaddijatou Kuyateh, speaking on behalf of @AVLOGambia, emphasized that today’s report launch is a commitment to action, not just a publication. She called for renewed efforts to ensure #justice is accessible, meaningful, and survivor-centered.

@DidierGbery @AVLOGambia @PostTRRC_Gambia @VRCGambia Mrs. Fatou Jatta, a female victims’ representative, shared her experience. She highlighted challenges in accessing the interim medical board: delays in appointments, long waiting hours, difficulty obtaining medical reports, and lack of government support for overseas treatment.

In partnership with @ONU_Droits_BRAO and @UNDP_TheGambia, @theICTJ held a 3-day dialogue about SGBV-related crimes in #TheGambia. Our aim: to increase community-level awareness about redress approaches and reporting channels for SGBV.

It’s day 9 of the Caravan on Youth Participation in #TransitionalJustice, Governance, Reconciliation, & Peacebuilding supported by @UNPeacebuilding @theICTJ. Excited to meet with the Chairperson of @MansakonkoC to discuss youth inclusion in implementing the 🇬🇲 govt White Paper.

Today at the @AssemblyGambia , we witnessed the rejection of the Women’s (Amendment) Bill 2023. The ban against FGM remains intact. This is a crucial win for all survivors, #girls and #women in The #Gambia. #EndFGM220 #FGMRemainsIllegal

Yesterday, our team met with the youth in Bansang and Brikamaba,then a radio program to discuss the specifics of our nationwide caravan. The aim was to sensitize and involve young people in different regions about the TRRC recommendations and Government White Paper #GetInvolved

Yesterday, we wrapped #Day7 of our advocacy in Basse where we concluded the day with a radio program, we reiterated how crucial inclusivity is in post-TRRC procedures, especially when it comes to putting the TRRC's recommendations into practice to promote peace and development.

We are back ! #Day7 in URR Basse after a day off. In order to foster a relationship between local government and youth, we met the youth and began with a visit to the local governor's office, we talked about the value of young people in progressive development

praising the participation of women and young people in nation-building. Stressing that victims must be included in these conversations to make them understand importance of forgiveness and reconciliation to garner developments and peaceful coexistence.

#GetInvolved | Topics will include transitional justice processes, good governance, the TRRC Report, and the government's White Paper. Together, let's build bridges of understanding and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow!  #NationBuilding #YouthEmpowerment #YouthEngagement

ICTJ, in collaboration with @UNPeacebuilding, @ONOV_GMB, @ThinkYoungWomen, @Fantanka1 and @yapeacegambia, is launching an exciting 10-day caravan that will travel to all 5 regions of #TheGambia. The initiative seeks to ignite dynamic discussions with the youth across the nation.

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