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First Lady of The Gambia Launches 2020 SWOP Report and National Gender Based Violence Helpline
Gender Based Violence undermines the health, dignity, security and autonomy of its victims, yet it remains shrouded in a culture of silence. During the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result of... Read more
Empowering women to support school re-opening through production of 20,000-UNFPA supported face masks
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted lives and disrupted education, health and other services critical to the growth and wellbeing of various sections of the population including adolescents. ... Read more
A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security... Read more
Driven by passion: reaching the last mile for empowered lives
Ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health services for all including those furthest behind is at the heart of UNFPA’s work. This is why the agency continues to partner with... Read more
Women in leadership: the pathway to advancing sustainable peace and human rights
When empowered and given the right opportunities, women are effective drivers of change. This is why they must be adequately represented in decision-making and provided the skills to take up... Read more
Ensuring adolescent sexual and reproductive health and access to life skills, one girl at a time
Every young person will one day have life-changing decisions to make about their sexual and reproductive health. Yet, research shows that the majority of adolescents lack the knowledge required to... Read more
End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, 23 May 2020 Last November, the world convened in Nairobi to celebrate the tremendous gains... Read more
Life after a second chance at survival - escaping the grip of Obstetric Fistula
For every woman, everywhere, pregnancy and childbirth should be a journey filled with love, joy and hope. However, for nearly 2 million women around the world, this experience is taken away by one of... Read more
Advancing women and youth participation in decision making during COVID-19 and beyond
Attaining sustainable peace goes hand in hand with ensuring a healthy and dignified population. Even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of advancing women and youth representation... Read more
UNFPA supports quarantined individuals and recognises efforts of frontline health workers
On 18 May 2020, UNFPA The Gambia supported the Ministry of Health with 100 dignity kits for individuals currently under quarantine, in order to ensure their wellbeing and safety. The items contained... Read more