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150 callers reach out to Obstetric Fistula helpline in The Gambia
UNFPA The Gambia ran an awareness-raising campaign to let women who may be experiencing Obstetric Fistula know that free repair surgery is available.
“We are making a difference”: Advocating against period poverty and FGM in The Gambia
UNFPA has launched an initiative in Basse to produce recyclable sanitary products that will be made accessible for free in schools.
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023
Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and... Read more
Enhancing the rights of persons with disabilities through ethical reporting
Enhancing the rights of persons with disabilities is crucial in addressing stigma and discrimination in The Gambia. UNFPA, in partnership with... Read more
Promoting women’s participation in politics: Sirah’s Journey
“Women are usually not encouraged to participate in politics simply because they are seen as weak”.
GIMS center; A model for safe, confidential, and convenient reporting of GBV cases
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a socially challenging problem with infrastructure and systems issues. From service unavailability to limited GBV-... Read more
National dialogue to foster gender equality in STEM
In The Gambia, more than 50% of the country's population is women, yet gender disparities are evident in many aspects of the lives of women.
Addressing gender inequality through digital technology and innovation
“Digital platforms have made it very easy for me to transact and sell my goods online.” -Yabobo Camara
It's past time for silence: men and boys, too, must stand up against FGM
Joint Statement by UNFPA The Gambia Country Representative Ndeye Rose Sarr and UNICEF The Gambia Country Representative Gordon Jonathan Lewis on the... Read more
Zero Tolerance Day; Men and Boys must stand up against FGM!
It is estimated that 3 in every 4 women and girls in The Gambia today have undergone some form of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).