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11 October 2019
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Building a GirlForce: 4 Girls, 4 Stories Unscripted, 4 Forces Unstoppable
As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child today, on the theme; “Girl Force: Unscripted and unstoppable” UNFPA The Gambia celebrates the achievements by, with and for girls in... Read more
11 October 2019
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl Child 2019
GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond! Around the world, girls are challenging gender stereotypes and breaking free from the traditional roles that society has... Read more
10 October 2019
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Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Mental Health Day 2019
The mental health consequences of crisis and conflict are serious, yet often overlooked. Those caught in humanitarian emergencies suffer psychological trauma and invisible wounds as devastating and... Read more
2 October 2019
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Young People Reflect on Current Peace and Security Situation in The Gambia
The importance of young people as change agents in the maintenance and promotion of peace in The Gambia, is critical. This is why, on Tuesday 2 October 2019, the Gambia National Youth Council, with... Read more
25 September 2019
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Leveraging the Power of Traditional Communicators to Promote Peace and Enhance Community Conflict Management
In the absence of peace, women, young people and children, bear the bigger brunt. Their wellbeing and safety is hindered and the enjoyment of their fundamental human rights, not guaranteed. This is... Read more
20 September 2019
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25 Trainers Complete 10-Day Training on Early Warning, Peacebuilding and Mechanisms for Effective Dispute Resolution
Following the 22-year autocratic rule The Gambia was subjected to, the Government of The Gambia with support from development partners, including UNFPA The Gambia, has been working to restructure and... Read more
7 September 2019
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On the Road to Eradicating Gender-Based Violence: Mobilising Men and Boys as Critical Actors
“Be a man!” “Big boys do not cry!” “Stop acting like a girl!” These statements that come out seemingly light, uttered to young boys and men to depict strength and manhood, has gravely affected men... Read more
19 August 2019
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Delivering Results through Peacebuilding: UNFPA The Gambia Recognised for Supporting Work Promoting UNSCR 1325 and Subsequent Ones
UNFPA’s mandate to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled, cannot be realised without the presence of peace. This is... Read more
12 August 2019
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Youth Day 2019
My Body, My Life, My World! – a brand new rallying cry for the SDG generation   From their communities to their capital cities, young people everywhere are demanding their rights, as affirmed 25... Read more
9 August 2019
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Gambian President H.E. Adama Barrow Receives UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on a Courtesy Visit
Being her first official visit to The Gambia as Executive Director of UNFPA, Dr. Natalia Kanem, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency the President of the Republic of The Gambia, Mr. Adama Barrow,... Read more

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