The formulation of a Gender and Women Empowerment Policy 2010-2020 resulted following series of consultative processes at national, regional, district and community levels. It provides guidance for the achievement of gender equity and equality in the country and through its implementation Plan, sets indicators and a framework to assist sectoral departments, partners, and other stakeholders to mainstream gender from a rights-based approach in their planning and programming and implementation processes in order to achieve gender equity and equality as provided for in the Constitution of Gambia and other relevant International instruments that the country has ratified.
The policy will create strategic synergies with various stakeholders to facilitate effective and efficient implementation of commitments that will make a difference in the lives of all people at all levels