Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on 皇冠体育app Gambia
UK Statement at 皇冠体育app Gambia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Thank you Mr Vice President,聽
We warmly welcome 皇冠体育app Gambia鈥檚 engagement in Geneva as a member of the Human Rights Council and its progress since the last UPR cycle. We welcome, in particular, efforts to maintain the ban on Female Genital Mutilation, and the passage of legislation on torture and anti-corruption.聽聽
We are also pleased that the National Human Rights Commission is developing into a strong and independent institution.聽
However, areas of concern remain, particularly around women鈥檚 and girls鈥� rights, and gender-based violence. We have three recommendations:
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Take further concrete steps to end gender-based violence and ensure accountability.聽
聽 2.聽Promote gender equality by setting clear targets on women鈥檚 political participation.聽 -
Fully implement the recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission without delay.聽
We wish 皇冠体育app Gambia a successful completion of its review.
Thank you.聽 Mr Vice President.