By Lamin Njie
Following its endorsement by the Honorable Minister of Tourism and Culture, the steering committee on the implementation of a National Memorialisation Framework, has been launched. The initiative forms part of Government’s white paper on the implementation of the recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission.
Launched by the National Centre for Arts and Culture last week at the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the committee will spearhead the development and implementation of a national memorialisation strategy and framework, and also facilitate wide consultations and play a lead role for victims and victim-led organisations.
Members of the steering committee are expected to initiate the commemoration of the April 10th and 11th students massacre, as part of the memorialisation plan and provide quarterly reports to the Minister of Justice, including activities, challenges, existing opportunities, and upcoming activities among other issues.
The following institutions are part of the steering committee: the National Centre for Arts and Culture (chair), Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Ministry of Information, National Council for Civic Education and the National Youth Council.
The launching ceremony was attended by officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the National Centre for Arts and Culture, and key stakeholders.
