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02 August 2022
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One-Stop-Shops to Bring Smiles to Young Entrepreneurs and Address Gender-Based Violence
The Senegambia bridge was constructed to improve trade in West Africa and ease transportation between the North Bank and Lower River Regions of The Gambia. The bridge is expected…
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28 July 2022
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Mobile Clinic saves the life of expectant mother displaced by conflict in her community.
“The thought of losing my child and my life was the greatest fear I have ever experienced.” – Fatou Marie Tamba
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11 July 2022
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day 2022
World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares of people are educated and live healthier lives…
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06 July 2022
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Comprehensive Health Education: the key to a Healthy Adolescent Population
According to the 2019-2020 Gambia Demographic and Health Survey, 99% of girls finish primary school as compared to 90.4% of boys. However, only 48.2% of girls go on to complete…
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01 July 2022
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Reusable Sanitary Pads and Baby Diapers to Create Income Generation opportunities for GBV survivors
The rights, safety, and well-being of women and girls, particularly in underserved communities are development priorities. Their realisation will accelerate the achievement of…
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30 June 2022
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Reusable sanitary pads bring dignity and confidence to girls with disabilities
Inadequate access to menstrual health and hygiene products keeps girls out of school and widens the inequality gap. However, for persons with disability, the inequalities are…
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24 June 2022
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Storytelling: a tool for mobilising action against FGM
“Storytelling is an effective way to advance advocacy and raise awareness on why we must end FGM now!” - Fatou Darboe, FGM survivor, activist and teacher The…
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23 June 2022
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Op-Ed: Until we guarantee safe birth for every woman in The Gambia, we cannot rest!
By Ms. Ndéye Rose Sarr, UNFPA The Gambia Country Representative on attaining a zero fistula Gambia by 2030 Pregnancy and childbirth are meant to be beautiful experiences…
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01 June 2022
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Newly renovated maternity unit to bring smiles to the women of Serekunda
Universal access to sexual and reproductive health services requires that everyone, everywhere, can receive affordable, acceptable, and quality care delivered with maximum…
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