The National Assembly of The Gambia has adopted the report of the Gambia Parliament's delegation to the 148th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Geneva, Switzerland from March 23 to March 27, 2024. The IPU is a community of 182 countries that works for democracy and inclusivity in parliamentary ecosystems [7e9cbdb0].
The theme of the 148th IPU Assembly was 'Parliamentary Diplomacy: Building Bridges for Assembly.' The Head of Delegation and Deputy Speaker of The Gambian Parliament, Hon. Seedy SK Njie, presented the country's report during the debate of the Assembly, emphasizing the role of parliamentary engagement in addressing global challenges. The delegation discussed conflicts in Africa, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the need for international support to humanitarian organizations [7e9cbdb0].
The discussion also included a proposed legislation to decriminalize FGM/C in The Gambia, with the Deputy Speaker reaffirming the government's commitment to upholding the law protecting the rights of women and girls [7e9cbdb0].