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23 July 2024
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UNFPA The Gambia Launches State of World Population Report 2024 and Commemorates World Population Day
UNFPA The Gambia Launches State of World Population Report 2024 and Commemorates World Population Day
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22 July 2024
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The Gambia’s decision to uphold ban on FGM critical win for girls’ and women’s rights
Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UN Women Executive…
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22 July 2024
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The Rise of Women Leaders, Challenging Norms in The Gambia
A new generation of women is rising to challenge these norms and claim their rightful place at the table.
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15 July 2024
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Embracing the Digital Age: The Gambia conducts its first-ever digital population and housing census
The Gambia conducted its first ever digital Population and Housing Census in a welcomed move towards enhancing data accuracy and promoting sustainable development.
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24 June 2024
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Survivors as advocates for change amid the proposed repeal of the FGM law.
By sharing their stories, survivors can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and inspire action within communities and among policymakers.
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27 May 2024
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UNFPA The Gambia Honors Midwives on International Day of the Midwife
UNFPA The Gambia, in collaboration with the Gambia Ministry of Health, honors five midwives at an awards ceremony marking International Day of the Midwife
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27 May 2024
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UNFPA The Gambia Marks Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day with school Outreach and Empowering Conversations
UNFPA marks Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day by distributing menstrual pads and conducting enlightening conversations with members of a local female football team in Sabi, Basse,…
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05 May 2024
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“We find joy in each cry of a baby we help bring into this world”.
Midwives promote health and save lives, while respecting women’s and girls’ choices and diversity and fulfilling their right to health
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04 May 2024
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Op-Ed by UNFPA The Gambia Representative, Ndeye Rose Sarr on International Day of the Midwife
In celebration of International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA The Gambia honors the contributions of midwives who are indispensable professionals in safeguarding the health and well…
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