{"id":61537,"date":"2024-07-16T06:19:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T06:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/nhrc-commends-the-national-assembly-for-upholding-the-womens-amendment-act-of-2015-and-urges-for-its-full-implementation"},"modified":"2024-07-16T06:42:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T06:42:32","slug":"nhrc-commends-the-national-assembly-for-upholding-the-womens-amendment-act-of-2015-and-urges-for-its-full-implementation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/nhrc-commends-the-national-assembly-for-upholding-the-womens-amendment-act-of-2015-and-urges-for-its-full-implementation","title":{"rendered":"NHRC Commends the National Assembly for Upholding the Women\u2019S (Amendment) Act of 2015 and Urges for its Full Implementation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Emmanuel Daniel Joof, Chairman National Human Rights Commission and veteran human rights lawyer.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) expresses its profound appreciation to the National Assembly Members who today voted to reject the repeal of the Women\u2019s (Amendment) Act 2015, which prohibits the practice of FGM\/C in The Gambia. This commendable act signifies a strong commitment to the promotion and protection of the rights of girls and women in The Gambia.<\/p>\n<p>FGM\/C is a grave human rights violation that has long-lasting and harmful consequences on the health and well-being of women and girls. The NHRC recognizes the importance of the legislation enacted in 2015, which prohibits and criminalizes FGM\/C and seeks to protect girls and women from this harmful practice.<\/p>\n<p>The Act is a vital tool in the ongoing efforts to eradicate gender-based violence and discrimination, and to promote the health, safety, and well-being of all women and girls in The Gambia.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to upholding the FGM law, the NHRC strongly encourages the National Assembly, including the relevant Government agencies, Civil Society Organisations, community leaders and all other relevant stakeholders, to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of the Women\u2019s (Amendment) Act 2015. We urge the Government to urgently put in place all necessary measures for the total abandonment of FGM\/C in the country, including partnership with Civil Society Organisations to intensify engagements with the communities, traditional and religious leaders and providing health and other support services for victims and survivors.<\/p>\n<p>The NHRC reaffirms its commitment to supporting the efforts of the National Assembly and all stakeholders. The decision to uphold the Women\u2019s (Amendment) Act 2015, is a clear indication that the protection and empowerment of girls and women are paramount priorities for The Gambia. As a State Party to most of the regional and international human rights instruments, The Gambia has an obligation to respect, protect and fulfil the fundamental human rights of its girls and women. Protecting girls and women against FGM\/C is a reaffirmation of our national commitment to human rights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Gambia Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Emmanuel Daniel Joof, Chairman National Human Rights Commission and veteran human rights lawyer. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) expresses its profound appreciation to the National Assembly Members who today voted to reject the repeal of the Women\u2019s (Amendment) Act 2015, which prohibits the practice of FGM\/C in The Gambia. 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