The Gambia has concluded its dialogue with the United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) following the review of its first state report under the Migrant Workers Convention.

The session, held on 4 and 5 June in Geneva, allowed the government to present progress, reforms and challenges in implementing the convention, which The Gambia ratified in 2018.

The delegation was led by Trade Minister Mod K. Ceesay and included officials from the Ministries of Justice and Trade, as well as the Gambia Immigration Department. The Permanent Mission of The Gambia in Geneva also supported the engagement.

Officials said the dialogue was conducted in a spirit of openness and cooperation, reaffirming the country’s commitment to protecting migrant workers and their families.

The delegation highlighted legal and institutional reforms, improved immigration management, anti-trafficking measures and labour migration initiatives.

Government representatives welcomed the committee’s recommendations, describing them as valuable guidance for strengthening laws, policies and practices on migrant rights.

The government also thanked national and international partners, including the OHCHR, IOM, Gambia Red Cross Society, National Human Rights Commission and the Commonwealth Small States Office in Geneva.

Officials said the review marks an important step in strengthening The Gambia’s human rights reporting obligations and migration governance.