African universities strengthen resolve to child rights at landmark Banjul meeting
Government officials, university leaders, UN representatives and child rights advocates have called for stronger partnerships, research and policy reforms to advance children's rights across Africa at the Second Meeting of the African Network of Universities for Child Rights in The Gambia. Held under the theme “The Role of African Universities in Advancing Child Rights Research, Education, Innovation, Policy and Practice for Sustainable Impact,” the meeting aims to validate the network's governance framework, expand membership and strengthen collaboration among universities. Opening the meeting, University of The Gambia Vice Chancellor Professor Herbert Robinson described it as a historic milestone. He highlighted the recent establishment of the Child Rights Centre at the university, laun…