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Discussing youth engagement for National action: UNFPA supports International Youth Day conversation
Recognising the role young people play in national development efforts, is key to help position them to realise their maximum potential. During this COVID-19 pandemic, Gambia young people are... Read more
Youth leading the way in COVID-19 solutions
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Youth Day 2020 As we mark International Youth Day in the midst of a global pandemic, we witness how young people are taking... Read more
Young people taking over the airwaves to discuss their issues and identify ways to contribute towards national development
“Young people are too often excluded by decision-makers – to the detriment of youth themselves and future generations.” Ensuring the active participation of young people in discussing issues... Read more
From survivor to activist: how Fatou Saho is using her voice to end FGM
“When I was about 2 years old, without my mother’s consent, my Aunties took me to my father’s village, Bondally Tenda to have me circumcised.” – This is the story of Fatou Saho, a 24year old human... Read more
Effective GBV case management to ease access to emergency care services for victims and survivors
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world with at least 1 in every 3 women alive today having experienced some form of physical or sexual violence... Read more
Everyone should smile: Ensuring safe pregnancies and motherhood amidst COVID-19
As the world navigates these trouble times to ensure safety and protection of everyone, every day comes with added risks especially for women and girls. With every new reported COVID-19 case, a... Read more
National Psychosocial Support Services Referral Pathway to advance mental health and wellness during COVID-19 pandemic
Due to the evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on lives and livelihoods, countries all over the world including The Gambia are challenged with new realities that threaten... Read more
Peace in the home: safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls – even during COVID-19
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day Peace in our world begins with peace in the home, as the United Nations Secretary-General stated in his call for a... Read more
UNFPA and Office of the Vice President engage the media on World Population Day 2020
The commemoration of World Population Day each year, presents an opportunity for countries to reflect on emerging population trends and identify ways to improve on issues affecting their populations... Read more
Helping women say “My body, my choice!” in the face of COVID-19
Providing the needed resources and services to build a conducive environment for women and girls to make informed choices about their lives, bodies and well-being is at the heart of UNFPA’s work.... Read more