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12 August 2020
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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…
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05 August 2020
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Young people taking over the airwaves to discuss their issues and identifying 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…
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31 July 2020
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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.” –…
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21 July 2020
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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…
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21 July 2020
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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…
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14 July 2020
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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…
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11 July 2020
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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…
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10 July 2020
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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…
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03 July 2020
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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…
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