Nafisa Binte Shafique
Nafisa Binte Shafique serves as the UNICEF Country Representative to The Gambia, where she advocates for the rights and well-being of children and youth. At the launch of the Adolescent and Youth Advisory Group (AYAG), she acknowledged the dynamic youth population of The Gambia and encouraged the group members to actively participate in shaping policies that affect their futures.
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