Ya Lena B. Houma

Ya Lena B. Houma is a prominent advocate for transitional justice and civil society in The Gambia. Speaking on behalf of the Women’s Initiative for Leadership and Learning (WILL), she has been instrumental in fostering dialogue around the inclusion of youth and diaspora communities in national development. At a recent forum, she emphasized the importance of translating recommendations from the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) into actionable policies and programs, calling on stakeholders to ensure meaningful engagement and accountability in the ongoing transitional justice process.