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05 March 2020
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UNFPA statement on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy
UNFPA, The United Nations Population Fund, is closely monitoring and working with partners, governments and UN agencies to address the outbreak of the new coronavirus disease …
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06 February 2020
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Engaging the media to accelerate the abandonment of FGM in The Gambia
Female Genital Mutilation is a deep rooted harmful practice which endangers the health of women and girls, while impeding their dignity and bodily integrity. The practice…
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06 February 2020
Statement
Unleashing Youth Power: A Decade of Accelerating Actions Towards Zero Female Genital Mutilation
Joint statement by UNFPA The Gambia Country Representative Kunle Adeniyi and UNICEF Gambia Country Representative Sandra Lattouf on the occasion of International Day of Zero…
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01 January 2020
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Music and More: Gambian Youth Commit to Promote Peace Through the Annual Open Mic Festival
Music they say, is soothing to the ear. But, how about getting the satisfaction of melodious rhythms as well as the richness of the message it carries all in one? This is…
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31 December 2019
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Introducing #MÉBÉT the Movie: Inspiring a Generation to Take Action against Child Marriage
Every child dreams of a bright life, one that brings them joy and laughter, days of fulfilled hope and realised dreams spent with a family they love and cherish. Every child…
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30 December 2019
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Radio Talk Shows Paving the Way for Community Awareness on Women and Youth Participation in Decision-Making and Peacebuilding
Mass media is an effective avenue for information dissemination and awareness creation. Its use, creates an opportunity for wider reach of target populations and sparking…
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28 December 2019
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National Youth Organisations Capacitated to Strengthen Operational Effectiveness
Through the UN Peacebuilding funded women and youth project, The Gambia National Youth Council with support from UNFPA The Gambia, on Saturday 28 December 2019, completed a two…
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25 December 2019
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Community Shared Learning: A Strategy for Ending Discrimination against Returnee Migrants and Promoting Reintegration and Youth Participation
“Returnee migrants should be respected and have equal access to opportunities in The Gambia to help in their reintegration, thus reducing discrimination and ensuring…
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21 December 2019
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Creating Spaces for Faith-Based Organisations to Contribute to Peace Building Processes in The Gambia
On 21 December 2019, the Assembly of Gambian Muslim Youths (AGAMY) held a seminar on the theme “Peace Building for Sustainable Development” at the Doha Hal in…
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