UNFPA and UNICEF concerned over the possible rollback of years of dedicated effort in upholding the rights and dignity of women and girls.

Read the joint statement by Rose Sarr and Nafisa Binte Shafique👇

unf.pa/3Tw2MOo

#EndFGM220

The proposed repeal of the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia is a tremendous setback in the global fight against gender-based violence. 

We stand in solidarity with survivors, activists and all working tirelessly to end this human rights violation.

#EndFGM

Today, we unite under the global #IWD2024 theme to #InspireInclusion .

Here’s to celebrating and amplifying the achievements of #Gambia -n women trailblazers, and to inspiring girls through role models!

#IWD2024

#GenderEquality is a human right, not just a women’s fight.

#StandUp4HumanRights and see how UNFPA is advocating for women and girls around the world: unf.pa/equality

Happy International Women's Day to every woman & girl in The Gambia.

Girls are demanding that their voices be heard - every mother, sister, & aunt is instrumental in ensuring every child's survival & development.

Let's listen to them & celebrate.
#InclusionForEveryWoman #IWD24

Happy International Women’s Day 🎉

Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of every woman!

Today and always, we stand in solidarity with women, working towards a future of equality, empowerment, and dignity!

#IWD2024
#InvestInWomen

🎉 Hearty congratulations to Fatou Baldeh MBE on being awarded International Woman of Courage by the US Secretary of State

Fatou is recognized for her exceptional work in empowering 🇬🇲women: unf.pa/48DkhSh

UNFPA The Gambia celebrates her commitment to advancing #GenderEquality

#EndFGM

🚨 Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that can NEVER be safe.

The tragic passing of three girls during initiation ceremonies in #SierraLeone reminds us how urgent it is to #EndFGM : unf.pa/gda

🗞️ via The Guardian

#GlobalGoals

🛑 Let’s be clear;

Female Genital Mutilation is

⛔️A human rights violation
❌Not a religious requirement
⛔️Harmful to the health of women & girls

Get the facts ⬇️
unf.pa/3J3BpnK

#EndFGM

Have you registered for the 4th Pan African Youth Conference in March!

QUICK FACTS:
1. It will be held in the East African Community for the first time ever!

2. All African youth and organizations are welcome.

3. Registration and attendance is free!

#AYCGA2024 #AYCInAction

🌹 This Valentine's Day, let's celebrate love with respect and consent! 💖

Love should always be consensual & empowering.

#NormalizeConsent

And just like every other day, we wrapped up the Generation G Rwanda GTA training in a style with energy to continue shaping the strategic direction that will continue to strengthen our interventions that are Gender Transformative.

RWAMREC HDI Rwanda @equimundo Rutgers International

Are you a young Gambian between age 14-35 passionate about contributing towards global development? Here’s an opportunity to apply for ICPD Global Youth Dialogue in Bénin 🇧🇯.

Passionate about:

➡️shaping global development
➡️advocating for the rights of young people?

UNFPA is marking #ICPD30 and invites you to apply to attend the #GlobalYouthDialogue in Benin, on 4-5 April 2024.

Apply: forms.gle/eGLNbsJ4HiTYmL…

DIALOGUE MONDIAL DE LA JEUNESSE #ICPD30
✅ 4 et 5 avril 2024 à Cotonou #Benin
✅Postulez avant le 9⃣février 2024 pour y participer
✅Pour + d'infos ➡️ bitly.ws/3cBPa
AfriYAN Ghana AfriYAN Togo AfriYAN Cameroon AfriYAN The Gambia Afriyan/Guinée AfriYAN WCA ICPD Hub UNFPA

It's International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM and, now more than ever, we ask that girls are protected from this harmful practice.

FGM causes pain and suffering, affecting the life, survival, and development of girls in The 🇬🇲 and beyond.

Let's unite to end the practice.

The two-day national conference on Female Genital Mutilation kicks off with renewed calls to eradicate
#EndFGM .

We MUST:
✊Amplify the voices of FGM survivors
✊Invest in survivor-led initiatives

#HerVoiceMatters

Today, we join the Government of The Gambia and UNFPA The Gambia to host a 2 day National Conference on preventing Female Genital Mutilation.

Together, we are supporting a survivor-led movement to end this harmful practice in The Gambia.
#HerVoice #HerFuture

Exciting news! 🎉

Our Country Program Document has been approved!

This marks a significant step forward, shaping our initiatives in 🇬🇲over the next 5️⃣years.

Many thanks to our partners for their support in promoting #SRH & gender equality.

#DeliveringForTheGambia