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23 March 2021
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UN Peacebuilding project on youth programming launched by Youth Minister and UNFPA
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…
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12 March 2021
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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…
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08 March 2021
Statement
Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond
All over the world, women lead. They lead peace processes, run businesses, establish hospitals and schools. They are presidents of countries and corporate boards. They head…
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08 March 2021
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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…
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15 February 2021
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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…
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09 February 2021
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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…
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06 February 2021
Press Release
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…
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12 January 2021
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COVID-19 PPE to enhance continuity of essential sexual and reproductive health services
As part of efforts to ensure continuity of essential sexual and reproductive health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, UNFPA The Gambia on 12 January presented PPE including…
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