
Tabu Njie Sarr
Tabu Njie Sarr is the Country Director for the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) in The Gambia, where she plays a pivotal role in advocating for gender equality and social justice. With a strong commitment to promoting women's empowerment, Sarr has been instrumental in the development and advocacy of the Women's and Girls' Charter, highlighting the need for gender justice as an integral part of the country’s democratic progress since 2016. She emphasizes the importance of shared power and inclusion, calling for collaborative efforts from all sectors of society to ensure that the Charter translates into meaningful change for women and girls, particularly those facing compounded discrimination.
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Tabu Njie Sarr described the exercise as a critical milestone in strengthening women’s political participation and leadership in The Gambia.
Women & Society: Women step forward to rewrite Gambia’s political futureMs. Tabu Njie Sarr described the study as a critical intervention aimed at strengthening inclusive and democratic political participation.
Violence drives women out of politics, WFD report warnsMrs. Sarr underscored that democracy thrives only when inclusion is genuine and not symbolic.
WFD mobilises political actors to boost women’s leadership ahead of 2026 polls
Tabu Njie Sarr, coordinator of the CSO Gender Platform, urged women to participate in politics.
Women underrepresentation in Gambia political sphere undermines democracy – NHRC vice chair
Tabu Njie Sarr welcomed participants and emphasised that the forum symbolised a shared commitment to justice and inclusion.
Gambia moves closer to gender justice with momentous women & girls charter


