The Association of non Governmental organisations was at the parliament as part of the stakeholder consultations on the Draft Cybercrime Bill 2023. Where we submitted our position paper and engaged NationalAssembly members on our opinion on certain clauses on the bill where we give our comments & recommendations

The training seeks to equip managers and editors with the required skills and knowledge to bridge the gaps that exist in the media and ensure inclusivity and diversity are lived experiences for all journalists. #EUCODE Roba D Sharamo PhD

🧵1) Following the training on preventing sexual harassment in the media earlier this week, International IDEA in partnership with Gambia Press Union (GPU) with support from EU in The Gambia is conducting a training for Media Managers and Editors on gender equality and inclusion. #EUCODE

STATEMENT: GPU Welcomes Swiss Court Verdict Over Torture of Journalists

Sonko is sentenced to a 20-year jail-term, to be expelled from Switzerland, and ordered to pay compensation to victims.

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OUSMAN SONKO – Photo by TRIAL International International

Gambian journalists express mixed feelings over the appointment of former Jammeh minister as chair of the ATI Commission alkambatimes.com/gambian-journa… via The Alkamba Times

#Gambia 🇬🇲: In a landmark verdict, a Swiss court has sentenced former Jammeh’s Interior Minister to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity, including torture of 2 journalists. RSF recalls the next important step for justice is to hold Jammeh accountable.

With support from the EU in The Gambia, International IDEA in partnership with Gambia Press Union (GPU) is conducting a capacity-building programme for Media Managers & Editors on preventing sexual harassment.

A safe working environment free from all forms of sexual harassment is paramount. #EUCODE

A free, pluralistic and independent press is indispensable for peace, justice and sustainable development.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay , we must do more to #ProtectJournalists and defend press freedom as a pillar of democracy.

PRESS FREEDOM INDEX 2024: #GAMBIA DROPS IN GLOBAL RANKING

From 5th in Africa & 46th among 180 countries in 2023, to 10th in Africa & 58th globally in 2024 due to attacks on journos, bad laws, safety concerns, #ATI law not implementation

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#WorldPressFreedomDay2024

'Africans overwhelmingly support media playing an important role in holding governments accountable, particularly with regard to the scourge of corruption.' -Afrobarometer

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Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we commemorate the day and renew our commitment to press freedom everywhere.
#press #freedom #government #humantights
Gambia Press Union (GPU)

'A free press is essential for a free world'
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State of Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression in The Gambia

By Modou Joof, Secretary General Gambia Press Union (GPU), #WorldPressFreedomDay 2024 Commemoration organised by Freedom House

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#WorldPressFreedomDay #Accesstoinformation #ATI