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NCWC reform erodes independence, weakens oversight

Jun 24, 2026 4 mins read
NCWC reform erodes independence, weakens oversight

The National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) Secretariat has been institutionally weakened following an organisational restructuring that eroded its oversight role, diluted its mandate, blurred accountability, and reduced institutional independence.

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