Habib T. B. Jarra

Amb. Habib T. B. Jarra serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare in The Gambia, where he plays a pivotal role in promoting and protecting children's rights and welfare. His work emphasizes the integration of child rights provisions into government policies and programs, in alignment with international frameworks such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Recently, he highlighted the importance of continuous capacity building for ministry staff to enhance their understanding and application of child rights principles.