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The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with its Boundary Partners and with support from the European Union through the CODE Project, is pleased to announce a two-day National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia. The event will be held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre from December 15–16, 2025, under the theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Power: Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia.

The Gambia Press Union (GPU), in partnership with the European Union and International IDEA, through the EU-CODE Project, has launched a set of media policy documents to strengthen ethical reporting, accountability mechanisms, and the role of the Media Council of The Gambia. 

The National Assembly of The Gambia, in partnership with International IDEA and with support from the European Union (EU), has concluded a three-day review and consultation on the draft Constitution Amendment Bill 2026.

Eighteen (18) out of twenty-two (22) registered political parties in The Gambia have signed a historic communiqué committing to concrete reforms to advance women’s political participation and representation, following the successful conclusion of a two-day National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation.

Since its first publication in 2013, the Annual Review of Constitution-Building has become a trusted global reference on how constitutions evolve, and what that evolution reveals about democracy, governance, and the rule of law around the world.

International IDEA, in partnership with the Gambia Press Union (GPU) and with support from the European Union (EU), has concluded a two-day review and validation of the draft Cherno Jallow Charter of Ethical Journalism. The event, held from 6-7 August 2025, at the African Princess Hotel, brought together media stakeholders to review a document aimed at strengthening ethical journalism in The Gambia.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with the National Assembly of The Gambia and with support from the European Union, organised a two-day training on Inclusion and Diversity Management for Members and Staff of the National

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and with support from the European Union, organised a week-long project management training for thirty-five (35) NHRC Commissioners and staff. 

The National Assembly of The Gambia officially launched its 5-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2029) on 16 May 2025 at a high-level ceremony held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre. 

The National Human Rights Commission, in partnership with the Curriculum Department of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, with support from the European Union funded CODE project implemented by International IDEA, have successfully concluded the following for upper basic schools in The Gambia:

The European Union and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, organized, in partnership and to the benefit of the National Assembly, a two-day capacity-building session for the Communication Unit of the National Assembly. This event took place from February 14th to 15th, 2025, at the Bakadaji Hotel.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance in partnership with the Gambia Press Union (GPU) and with support from the European Union (EU), from 4th to 5th February 2025, conducted a two-day capacity-building on media monitoring of ethical violations for GPU and Media Council.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission and with support from the European Union (EU), organized a two-day public consultation on the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGPs) on Business and Human Rights from 8 - 9 January 2025.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with the National Assembly (NA) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), and with the support of the European Union, organized a two-day capacity-building training on Legislative Drafting from December 6–7, 2024. The training brought together drafters from the NA and MOJ, focusing on enhancing their technical expertise in drafting clear, precise, and enforceable legislation.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), in partnership with the Gambia Press Union (GPU) and with support from the European Union, conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop on December 2-3, 2024. This event trained 30 press editors and journalists on conflict-sensitive media coverage related to the government’s implementation of the White Paper on the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) report.

International IDEA in partnership with the National Assembly Select Committee on Gender, Children, and Social Welfare and the CSO Gender Platform, successfully concluded a five-day study visit to Nairobi, Kenya.

International IDEA, in partnership with the National Assembly of The Gambia and with support from the European Union, organized a three-day budget oversight training for National Assembly Members (NAMs) and technical staff from November 16 to 18, 2024.

The International IDEA, in partnership with the Gambia Press Union and with support from the European Union, has concluded a two-day validation and training on the draft assault and battery guide for 25 journalists, from 5-6 November 2024. The Assault and Battery Guide aims to provide journalists with essential knowledge and strategies to protect themselves and seek appropriate redress in cases of assault or battery.

The Gambian National Assembly formally adopted its first-ever Code of Conduct for its Members. With technical support from International IDEA under the EU-funded CODE Project, the Code of Conduct for the National Assembly was reviewed, validated, and subsequently adopted by Parliament on 24th June 2024.

The Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Award for Democratic Governance, named after The Gambia’s First President, was awarded to Jainaba Faye, Head of International IDEA's Gambia Office, in recognition of her significant achievements in advancing democracy in The Gambia.