Coumba Mathurin Diop

As the head of UNODC’s Programme Office in The Gambia, Coumba Mathurin Diop plays a pivotal role in supporting the country's efforts towards reforming its justice and security sectors. With a strong focus on enhancing legislative frameworks and aligning justice institutions with international norms, she emphasizes the importance of a revised prison law for upholding human rights and promoting rehabilitation. Diop has been an advocate for transforming The Gambia’s correctional system, highlighting the need for humane treatment and reintegration of offenders into society.