Neneh M.C. Cham

activist

Neneh M.C. Cham is a prominent advocate for women's rights in The Gambia, known for her efforts to address the persistent barriers that women face in achieving equality. She played a key role in briefing stakeholders about the provisions of the Women's and Girls' Charter, underscoring the need for comprehensive reforms to promote women's inclusion and representation in governance, education, and other vital sectors. Cham focuses on the importance of recognizing women's legal rights and the necessity of affirmative action as a temporary measure to achieve gender parity, while advocating for merit-based representation in leadership roles.