Gambia: Youth Parliament Urges Greater Funding for Children Ministry –

By: Binta Jaiteh

Members of the Children’s National Assembly have urged the government to significantly increase budgetary support for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, citing the need for stronger policies and services that directly impact the wellbeing and protection of Gambian children.

The call was made during a joint initiative by UNICEF The Gambia, the government and the National Youth Council, aimed at promoting the inclusion of children in national planning…