On Friday, 12 September, WAVE Gambia convened a Women’s Support Group meeting that brought together victims and survivors for a deeply meaningful session focused on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). While many participants recalled the painful experiences of their victimhood, the session also fostered healing and resilience. Following an overview provided by WAVE on recent developments in the transitional justice process—including key issues such as the ban from public office—participants collectively called on the government to expedite various post-TRRC processes, urging increased commitment, transparency, and accountability in the implementation of the TRRC White Paper. The meeting further highlighted the need for enhanced communication channels between victims and other stakeholders to ensure their voices remain central to national reconciliation efforts.
This meeting was one of the activities implemented as part of WAVE-Gambia’s project funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), aimed at empowering survivors to effectively use available frameworks to advance accountability and ensure sustained advocacy for justice and reparations.
Source: Reveal Multi Media Consult.
