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Community conversations to foster social cohesion with youth at the center
Attaining social cohesion and sustainable peace are critical towards realising the ideals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and advancing the fundamental rights and freedoms of all. In... Read more
Humanitarian aid presented to IDPs including pregnant women in Batokunku amid Sanyang tensions
276 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) including 27 pregnant and lactating women were on 24 March 2021 provided humanitarian support in the form of dignity kits, food supplies, clothing and sanitary... Read more
Youth Minister, UNFPA launch UN Peacebuilding project on youth programming
Young people represent over 65% of The Gambia’s population with a majority of them marginalised politically, socially and economically due to their limited representation in leadership and decision... Read more
Community conversations explore the gendered impact of climate-induced vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities influenced by climate change and its impact on lives, livelihoods and communities are most felt by the demography that is already often left behind, particularly women. As a result,... Read more
Supporting communities to devise measures for resolving climate induced conflict affecting women and youth
Climate Change is impacting everyone, everywhere especially the poor, vulnerable and those lacking the resources to adapt. In The Gambia, these groups are mainly of women and young people due socio-... Read more
Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day All over the world, women lead. They lead peace processes, run businesses, establish hospitals and schools. They... Read more
UNFPA-Fajara women leadership open: a call for women’s participation in sports
There is no empowerment without participation, no participation without inclusion. For International Women’s Day, we call for the inclusion of women and girls in all spheres of societal interaction... Read more
To make FGM a taboo…
February 6, marked the international zero-tolerance day for female genital mutilation (FGM). Every year, since 2003, we take the time to reaffirm our vows to end this gross violation of girl’s human... Read more
10 End FGM champions recognised and Government recommits itself to ending FGM in The Gambia as part of commemorations marking FGM Zero Tolerance Day
It is estimated that 3 in every 4 women and girls in The Gambia today have undergone some form of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). A practice which has severe immediate and long term consequences on... Read more
UNFPA and UNICEF warn of imminent resurgence of Female Genital Mutilation if urgent action is not taken
BANJUL, 8 February 2021 – A surge in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is feared in The Gambia as COVID-19 disrupts learning and programmes that help protect girls from this harmful practice, UNICEF... Read more