ECOWAS WILL SOON ORGANIZE A FORUM IN THE GAMBIA FOR THE FIRST LADIES OF SWEDD+ COUNTRIES ON ZERO TOLERANCE FOR GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.

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DescriptionAs part of preparations for the First Ladies Forum on Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence, scheduled for April 14-16, 2026, in Banjul, The Gambia, the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs of the ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO) and the Gambian authorities, deployed a technical mission from January 26 to 30, 2026, to Banjul.This mission forms part of the implementation of the regional SWEDD+ project, supported by the World Bank, which aims to strengthen the empowerment of women and girls and combat gender-based violence in West and Central Africa.
The mission brought together representatives of relevant sectoral ministries, the Office of the First Lady, technical and financial partners, as well as the national organising committees of the Forum. Its objective was to assess the level of preparedness, identify remaining challenges and finalise the technical, logistical and institutional arrangements required for the successful organisation of the Forum
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Date photo was taken*26-Jan-2026
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CityBanjul
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CountryThe Gambia
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