The Raise the Young Foundation is pleased to express its strong support for the nomination of Dr. Satang Nabaneh to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), as announced by the Government of the Republic of The Gambia.
Dr. Nabaneh is a distinguished human rights expert whose work has consistently advanced the rights of women and the welfare of children across Africa. Her professional career reflects a deep commitment to child protection, youth empowerment, gender equality, and the strengthening of rights-based legal and policy frameworks at national, regional, and continental levels.
Through our engagement with women and child-focused initiatives, the Raise the Young Foundation has observed Dr. Nabaneh’s principled leadership, intellectual rigor, and unwavering dedication to inclusive participation. She has been a reliable ally to women-led and child-centered organizations, providing mentorship, technical expertise, and strategic guidance that has strengthened advocacy efforts within African human rights mechanisms.
Dr. Nabaneh’s strong grounding in both grassroots realities and continental policy processes uniquely positions her to contribute meaningfully to the mandate of the ACERWC. Her integrity, independence, and proven expertise will undoubtedly add significant value to the Committee’s work in promoting and protecting the rights and welfare of the African child.
The Raise the Young Foundation therefore wholeheartedly endorses Dr. Satang Nabaneh’s candidature and calls on African Union Member States to support her election to the ACERWC.
Signed,
Raise the Young Foundation