Country | Gambia |
Year | 2013 - 2017 |
Type of Measure | Policies > National action plan specific to violence against women |
Form of Violence | Violence against women and girls |
The Gambia National Plan of Action (NPOA) on GBV 2013-2017 has the overall objective of reducing the number of women who encounter Gender Based Violence from 75.5% to 30%. The implementation of Gambia’s National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence is part of the efforts of both state and non-state actors in sensitization and discussions on traditional and cultural issues that affect the health and well-being of women and girls.