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October 24, 2023February 26, 2024 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentYSS

FGM violates girls’ rights to physical integrity, health, and freedom from violence. It is an extreme manifestation of gender inequality. When young people creatively express themselves, it reveals their inner strength in speaking up to abandon FGM. #EndFGM UNFPA The Read More

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October 23, 2023February 26, 2024 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentYSS

Young people have the potential to create change through safe and healthy opportunities like the Youth Safe Space. UNFPA The Gambia supported our #EndFGM safe space convergence with adolescents in West Coast Region on FGM through creative writing. Join us Read More

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October 12, 2023February 27, 2024 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentNews

We were at the 2nd AU Conference on FGM – dialoguing with other feminists and governments about best practices to end FGM in Africa. This is a moment to remind governments and political leaders to strengthen institutions, enforce the law Read More

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October 11, 2023February 27, 2024 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentCommemorations

We can achieve sustainability impact in ending inequalities when we invest in girls: Education. Leadership. Mentorship. #HappyInternationalDayofTheGirl “InvestinGirls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-Being.” #GirlsLeadershipAcademy Global Fund for Women

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October 5, 2023February 27, 2024 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentBlog

Every girl deserves a life free from all forms of violence and discrimination. We can fulfill this by educating girls about their rights and how to uphold them. #EndFGM #girlsempowermentcamp UNICEF GambiaNova Scotia Gambia Association

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October 4, 2023February 27, 2024 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentBlog

FGM is a human right violation. Our girls are speaking up and demanding an end to this harmful cultural practice. #EndFGM #girlsempowermentcamp UNICEF Gambia Nova Scotia Gambia Association

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September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentBlog

#EndFGM #FGMisNotaReligiousObligation #FGMisillegal

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September 1, 2023September 6, 2023 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentYSS

Happy new month lovelies.🌻🌻We are looking back at last year’s International Deaf Month celebration at our #YouthSafeSpace. Every year, we renew our commitment to respecting, promoting and fulfilling the rights of deaf persons everywhere. “A World Where Deaf People Can Read More

August 28, 2023September 6, 2023 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentNews

We’re excited but even more honored!😍❤️ Our very own @Aminata Jaiteh has just won the prestigious Chevening Scholarship to study Gender and Development at the renowned University of Sussex. Congratulations to this trailblazer! We’re proud of your achievements!

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August 28, 2023September 6, 2023 Mariama SanyangLeave a commentNews

Youth Voices matter, @FantaDarboe speaks🗣️. #TGAQuotes #IYD2023 #YouthLead