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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on efforts to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation in the Gambia

calendar_today 18 April 2024

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on efforts to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation in the Gambia

Turning back the clock on FGM in the Gambia would deprive women and girls of their rights

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Ending Period Poverty, Saving the Planet

calendar_today 04 April 2024

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Ending Period Poverty, Saving the Planet

The Basse pad center, financed through the Peacebuilding Fund, has a positive impact on young girls and the environment.

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Building Trust and Hope: The Basse One-stop Center's Impact on GBV Survivors

calendar_today 04 April 2024

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Building Trust and Hope: The Basse One-stop Center's Impact on GBV Survivors

"Our efforts built a strong bond of trust with her," recounts Musa Naso, a dedicated case worker at the Basse One-stop center.

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Join the call against the proposed repeal of the law banning FGM in The Gambia

calendar_today 03 April 2024

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Join the call against the proposed repeal of the law banning FGM in The Gambia

Amid the proposed repeal of the law and the disturbing conversations around FGM, our partnerships have been instrumental in driving change and amplifying our advocacy efforts.

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Empowering Women in Governance: A significant step forward for the Women's Political Participation Project

calendar_today 02 April 2024

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Empowering Women in Governance: A significant step forward for the Women's Political Participation Project

The Women's Political Participation Project in The Gambia has received a substantial boost, empowering women to play a more significant role in governance.

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UNICEF and UNFPA alarmed by proposed repeal of law banning FGM in The Gambia

calendar_today 22 March 2024

Press Release

UNICEF and UNFPA alarmed by proposed repeal of law banning FGM in The Gambia

Joint statement by UNICEF Representative in The Gambia, Nafisa Binte Shafique, and UNFPA Representative in The Gambia, Ndeye Rose Sarr

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The food processing powerhouse in Kerr Jarrga: Awa Gaye's Empowerment Journey

calendar_today 28 February 2024

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The food processing powerhouse in Kerr Jarrga: Awa Gaye's Empowerment Journey

Gaye's trajectory took a transformative turn through her involvement at the Resource Center for Food Processing in Kerr Jarrga.

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Empowering Local Councilors for Effective Governance: Stories of Jainaba Jobe and Hon. Abubacarr Danjo

calendar_today 28 February 2024

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Empowering Local Councilors for Effective Governance: Stories of Jainaba Jobe and Hon. Abubacarr Danjo

UNFPA aids local councilors' training on operations and resource mobilization via the UN Trust Fund for Human Security.

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UNFPA and partners convene a groundbreaking National FGM Conference in observance of International Day of Zero tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

calendar_today 28 February 2024

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UNFPA and partners convene a groundbreaking National FGM Conference in observance of International Day of Zero tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

FGM affects more than 200 million women and girls worldwide, with 4.4 million girls at risk this year.

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