Yahya Jammeh - Women's Rights

Women's Rights

President Jammeh has demonstrated positive action for women's rights:

  • President Jammeh’s cabinet includes a Secretary of State for Women's Affairs, a top post which is currently held by Isatou Njie-Saidy.
  • According to a 2012 Associated Press article, "Yahya Jammeh...has made progress on issues such as women's rights. "

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