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21 September 2021
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Youth leading efforts to tackle hate speech and end age old inter-community tension
In The Gambia today, over 60% of the population is below 25 years. This presents a unique opportunity for the country to yield the dividends of a youthful population by investing…
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17 September 2021
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Young peace builders receive grants to implement community peace initiatives
Promoting youth leadership and participation is key in enabling young people to develop the skills and knowledge and mobilise the support needed to make informed decisions. In a…
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24 August 2021
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Human security project to advance economic and social rights of women and youth around the Senegambia bridge
For people that are faced with crises including violence of all forms, poverty, climate change amongst others, tackling their insecurities requires synergy and collaboration in a…
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03 August 2021
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Women farmers and local authorities discuss climate-induced vulnerabilities of women
Addressing climate change and its impact, has a ripple effect on ending inequality, empowering communities and fostering resilience. Ensuring that responses to climate realities…
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11 July 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day Statement For some, it has led some to postponing childbearing. For others,…
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11 July 2021
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Governor of Lower River Region calls for community commitment to achieve rights and choices for all
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected health systems all over the world, negatively impacted lives and livelihoods and brought about a new normal. For many, this new normal means…
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22 June 2021
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Women Empowerment Centre to provide integrated care to survivors of Gender-Based Violence
According to the 2019-20 Demographic and Health Survey, 9% of women between ages 15 to 49 in The Gambia have ever experience sexual violence, while almost 40% of ever-married…
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20 June 2021
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Opinion leaders engaged to champion the advancement of SRH and addressing GBV in the North Bank Region
In order to guarantee and maintain Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) for all, access to accurate information and safe SRH services including modern contraceptive methods is…
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16 June 2021
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Night film shows enhance social mobilisation to support realisation of the three results
The “I Am for Zero” campaign is a UNFPA Gambia flagship campaign that seeks to enhance community ownership towards the realisation of the agency’s three…
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