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6 February 2023
Statement
It's past time for silence: men and boys, too, must stand up against FGM

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

6 February 2023
News
Zero Tolerance Day; Men and Boys must stand up against FGM!

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).

2 February 2023
News
Women’s representation in politics: the pathway to achieving a sustainable future

Women’s representation in politics: the pathway to achieving a sustainable future

Women can effectively be drivers of change when given the right opportunities and empowerment.

30 January 2023
Press Release
UNFPA, UNDP and UNICEF launch a two million dollar joint project to strengthen women’s political participation and leadership in

UNFPA, UNDP and UNICEF launch a two million dollar joint project to strengthen women’s political participation and leadership in The Gambia

UNFPA, UNDP and UNICEF launch a two million dollar joint project to strengthen women’s political participation and leadership in The Gambia

21 December 2022
News
   A Battle with Fistula; The Story of Fatoumatta

A Battle with Fistula; The Story of Fatoumatta

“He abandoned me because he was ashamed of my Fistula condition”

13 December 2022
News
 “I was a punching bag for years”-One-Stop Centre Brings Hope to GBV Survivour

“I was a punching bag for years”-One-Stop Centre Brings Hope to GBV Survivour

“I was a punching bag for years and all I could think of was my unborn twins”

26 November 2022
News
UNFPA Activism Award 2022

Bright Stars Emerge Winner of the UNFPA Activism Award 2022

“Using our Art in speaking up against Gender-Based Violence is a passion we have had for years.We recognize the huge role men and boys play in the... Read more

14 November 2022
News
Empowering PWDs: Opportunity to Scale up Inclusion in Leadership and Decision-Making Processes.

Empowering PWDs: Opportunity to Scale up Inclusion in Leadership and Decision-Making Processes.

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are often excluded from public decision-making processes. Their views are seldom solicited in making national... Read more

28 October 2022
News
Comprehensive Sexuality Education; bedrock for Adolescents and Young People

Comprehensive Sexuality Education; bedrock for Adolescents and Young People

Every young person has the right to have the opportunity to choose between their sexual and reproductive health, which might have a profound impact... Read more

11 October 2022
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director on 2022 International Day of the Girl Child

Statement By UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem On the 2022 International Day of the Girl Child

Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, how many ten-year-old girls are able to look forward to realizing... Read more

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