Emi (Leung) Tsujimoto

Governance Officer @UNDP_TheGambia. Views are my own.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

Trust is where governance begins.

For Fatima Sonko @FatimaTentou, governance isn't about policies first. It's about the woman who finally feels safe enough to whisper, "I need help." It's about the young person who believes their voice matters, and institutions that earn trust by listening.

From expanding access to justice to advancing gender equality and strengthening accountable institutions, her story is a powerful reminder that governance becomes real when people are heard.

Read her inspiring story: https://t.co/kffxeOfwVW

#Governance #AccessToJustice #GenderEquality #TheGambia #UNDP

[Karl-Frédérick Paul @karlfredpaul]

Congratulations to @UNDP_TheGambia and @nccegambia @GambiaForce for concluding 8️⃣ days of dialogue in Greater Banjul Area and West Coast Region, strengthening trust between communities and law enforcement, fostering collaboration, and advancing community-led security. #SDG17🇬🇲🇺🇳

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

@mmashologu1 @EvelynEdroma @leung_emi @JapanEmbSenegal @japan Reaching 1️⃣5️⃣1️⃣ community members, facilitators moderated discussions on the principles of the #RuleOfLaw, social cohesion, and community-led early warning mechanisms to strengthen community security and help prevent conflicts.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

Continuous, inclusive dialogue is key to community security.

Through these sessions, police, community leaders, women, youth, and persons with disabilities built partnerships, shared solutions, and agreed on action points for safer communities.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

In partnership with @nccegambia and The #Gambia Police Force, we concluded 8️⃣ days of dialogue in Greater Banjul Area and West Coast Region, strengthening trust between communities and law enforcement, fostering collaboration, and advancing community-led security.

Supported by #Japan

[Emi (Leung) Tsujimoto @leung_emi]

Great to witness this community-led dialogue in action w/ @nccegambia and the GPF.

It's encouraging to see police and communities shaping discussions together for stronger state-society relations built on trust and accountability.

#JSB 🇯🇵 in 🇬🇲 https://t.co/1dyGryS6ji

[NCCE - The Gambia @nccegambia]

Day 2 in Kalagi focused on turning dialogue into action.

Participants worked on building sustainable, community-led approaches to peace and security.

Key takeaway: Lasting community security depends on continuous dialogue, strong partnerships, and active citizen participation.

[NCCE - The Gambia @nccegambia]

A key message from today's discussions during the Community Policing Civic Forum was:
"Public trust in policing depends not only on effective law enforcement but also on strong accountability mechanisms that ensure officers act lawfully, ethically, and professionally."

[NCCE - The Gambia @nccegambia]

The NCCE, in partnership with UNDP and supported by the Government of Japan, has launched a week-long Community Policing Civic Forum across the Greater Banjul Area and West Coast Region (2–10 June 2026).

#NCCEGambia
#UNDPGambia
#JapanAid
#PeaceAndSecurity

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

As part of its continued support to democratic governance, @UNDP_TheGambia reaffirmed its partnership with @GambiaIEC. During a meeting, UNDP Regional Elections Advisor Robert Gerenge emphasized peer learning, countering misinformation and strengthening regional cooperation.

[UNDP Africa @UNDPAfrica]

Over the past 3 days, we brought together partners & experts for critical conversations on democratic governance, digital transformation & innovation.

A timely exchange on moving good governance forward across Africa. 🌍

Watch the highlights 🎥

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

The Governance & Peacebuilding COP has officially opened in The #Gambia 🇬🇲

Convening leaders, experts & practitioners to exchange knowledge, strengthen institutions & advance inclusive governance across 🌍

Together, we are shaping solutions for resilient & peaceful societies.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

📍 Banjul, The Gambia.

@UNDPAfrica’s Community of Practice for Governance & Peacebuilding kicks off today, gathering partners from across Africa to exchange solutions & strengthen governance systems.

Focus: Digital Governance for Inclusive, Transparent & Accountable Societies.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

📢 Save the Date

@UNDPAfrica’s Community of Practice for Governance & Peacebuilding will convene in The 🇬🇲 from 10–12 March

Under the theme: Digital Governance for Inclusive, Transparent & Accountable Societies,partners will exchange solutions to strengthen governance across 🌍

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

@GambiaIec @mmashologu1 @EvelynEdroma @leung_emi @stbceesay .@UNDP 🇬🇲 emphasized collaboration among electoral bodies, media, civil society, and political actors to protect public information, reinforcing its support for inclusive, accountable, and transparent democratic processes in The Gambia.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

Together with @GambiaIec, we organized a training on Combating Fake News & Misinformation in elections.

Police, CSOs, and other stakeholders explored risks, sources, and impacts, boosting safeguards for credible, transparent elections.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

Award Ceremony celebrating dynamic youths who pitched innovative ideas under the #JSB 🇯🇵 funded project. We proudly honour 10 young agripreneurs whose innovation and resilience are reimagining the future of agriculture in The Gambia.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

Our RR welcomed Ambassador Takeshi Akamatsu @JapanEmbSenegal to the Gambia, reaffirming our continued partnership in support of youth & women led initiatives for peace, security & resilience in the 🇬🇲 #Developmentpartnerships #SDG17

[UNV West & Central Africa @UNV_ROWCA]

Inclusive elections start with informed participation.

@UNDP_TheGambia UN Volunteer Emi Leung supported nationwide electoral trainings in The Gambia, reaching 293 participants, including women and persons with disabilities, ahead of the 2026–2027 cycle.

https://t.co/YaHnzoAOUb

[UNV東京駐在事務所 @UNV_Tokyo]

【ボランティアストーリー】@UNDP_TheGambia で Governance Officerとして活躍中の梁詠美さんは選挙支援などを通してガンビアの民主化を促進する事業に関わっています。梁さんは外務省の平和構築・開発におけるグローバル人材育成事業を通して国連ボランティアとして派遣されています🇯🇵 梁さんのストーリーは👉https://t.co/Uy7YDTiOZf

@mofa_ipc @UNVolunteers @UNDPTokyo