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11 July 2023
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Op-Ed: Rights and choices are at the core of all population issues
On World Population Day and the launch of UNFPA's State of World Population Report in The Gambia, Ms Ndeye Rose Sarr urges everyone to focus on the rights and choices of women.
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20 June 2023
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UNFPA funds research into Intimate Partner Violence in The Gambia
Women in Liberation & Leadership carried out a community reflection project on Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence in LRR and NBR.
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30 May 2023
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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.
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29 May 2023
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“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.
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05 May 2023
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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 newborn babies.
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27 April 2023
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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 Gambian Federation of the Disabled,…
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17 April 2023
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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”.
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22 March 2023
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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-specific services in regions that…
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21 March 2023
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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.
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