https://fatunetwork.net/from-90-to-73-gambias-slow-battle-against-female-genital-mutilation-reveals-persistent-challenges/The Gambian Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare’s recent statement on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) highlights a concerning reality: despite over a decade of concentrated efforts, progress in eliminating the practice remains gradual. While any reduction is significant, the statistics reveal a stubborn persistence of this harmful tradition.“We have registered a reduction of the […]

Wassu Gambia Kafo successfully completed a three days (3) training of Health Students of SRN-Banjul on Female Genital Mutilation. The training was captivating and resourceful and provided adequate knowledge to students on FGM for their future careers. #unite2endfgm

https://standard.gm/network-holds-retreat-to-combat-fgm/The Network Against Gender-Based Violence (NGBV) in collaboration with UNFPA on Wednesday organised a two-day retreat for civil society organisations, aimed at developing a five-year strategy to enhance advocacy efforts and combat female genital mutilation in The Gambia. Held at Dunas Boutique Hotel in Kotu, the event brought together key stakeholders to address this pressing […]

https://www.voicegambia.com/2024/12/13/futile-dreams-how-fgm-impeded-girls-education-in-the-gambia/ Education is a priority for many girls but the majority of them in one way or another end up becoming victims of so many societal issues, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).  Mama Fatty (not her real name) is a living testament to a failed education due to FGM. Speaking to this medium, Mama said her grandmother […]

https://www.voicegambia.com/2025/01/07/taba-addiction-and-its-dangers-among-gambian-women-and-girls/ “Taba,” the Mandinka term for tobacco, refers to a locally made tobacco substance that was commonly used by older generations in The Gambia well before independence. This practice, which was often adopted by individuals seeking energy boosts or stress relief, has taken a troubling turn in recent years. Today, a mixture of various substances under […]

https://foroyaa.net/supreme-court-hears-case-challenging-criminalisation-of-female-circumcision/ The five panel of judges of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has given time for people seeking the court to declare the criminalization of female circumcision unconstitutional.Under the Gambian laws, the Supreme Court has the exclusive powers to interpret and enforce the Constitution.Almameh Gibba, the National Assembly Member for […]

Wassu Gambia Kafo’s team conducting a pre-assessment survey on Gender Based Violence (GBV, FGM and Violence Against Children and Women which started already in West Coast Region. Thanks to Child-Fund and Unicef for this great initiative

Recognizing the influence of traditional communicators known as "Kanyelengs," the Joint Programme partnered with them to create drama and song performances addressing FGM. The Kanyelengs, being respected figures in Gambian society, used their platform to disseminate messages about the harmful effects of FGM and the legal ramifications of the practice. Focus group discussions were first […]

The UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) concluded its Annual Technical Consultation Meeting on June 13, themed "Delivering the Global Promise to End FGM by 2030." United Nations partners have emphasized the urgent need to end Female Genital Mutilation by 2030 through concerted efforts and the promotion of movements at […]

Wassu Gambia Kafo attended the Formative Research Consultation on FGM and Child marriage organized by NGBV to discuss the way forward in regards to FGM law and the different ways in which the health and rights of women and girls are affected in Gambian society.

https://www.diarimes.com/es/tarragona/241011/fatou-nyang-activista-trabaja-parar-mutilacion-genital-femenina-gambia_152993.html Fighting against her family, against her friends, against her culture, her history and her tradition. This is what Fatou Nyang has been doing for more than fifteen years. Nyang was born in Tujereng , in the Kombo South region , a poor area of ​​Gambia. There, 76% of women and one in two girls undergoes female genital mutilation . “It has been practiced for […]

During a two weeks’ tour in different cities in Catalonia, both teams of the Wassu Transnational Observatory, from Spain and The Gambia, are sharing experiences with Health, Education and Social Work Professionals working in direct contact with African diaspora families for the prevention and care of Female Genital Mutilation. The program is sponsored by "Cities […]

Fatou Nyang, community trainer, has been invited to participate in different radio programs in Catalonia, during her tour to raise awareness about Female Genital Mutilation and the work that Wassu does in The Gambia as well as with the diaspora in Spain.

A two-day workshop in Banjul has brought together key stakeholders to bolster national and regional advocacy efforts against female genital mutilation (FGM) and strategize on protecting women and girls from harmful practices. The workshop, jointly organized by GAMCOTRAP, NGBV, and Tango, was dedicated to the defence of the Women’s Amendment Act 2015 that criminalizes FGM, […]

A courtesy visit by a team of Spanish Gendarmes and Police at the office for a project presentation on the methodology developed by Wassu, through the Transnational Observatory.

As the use of vaginal tobacco (Taaba) surges in The Gambia, Wassu Gambia Kafo conducted a pilot study on the use of sexual lubricants, with a particular focus on genital/vaginal tobacco. This research was supported by the British High Commission, and a presentation was held to share the evidence gathered in the field.

https://www.kerrfatou.com/gamcotrap-hosts-media-training-on-fgm-and-reproductive-health/ The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices (GAMCOTRAP), supported by UNFPA, recently organized a day-long training session for media professionals from radio, television, and print outlets. The focus was on the impact of female genital mutilation (FGM) on women’s sexual and reproductive health. The training aimed to enhance media professionals’ understanding of FGM, its health […]

https://foroyaa.net/entrepreneurship-gender-based-violence-gbv-support-centre-inaugurated-in-farafenni/  International Trade Centre (|TC) and UNFPA, in partnership with the Kerewan Area Council and the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA), has launched a One-Stop Shop  Entrepreneurship and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Support Centre in Faratenni worth seven (7) million Dalasi   (USD100,000.00). The center is built by ITC and UNFPA under the United […]

https://standard.gm/gambia-registers-236-cases-of-gender-based-violence-in-recent-times/ Fallou Sowe, the national coordinator of the network against gender-based violence, said his office has recorded about 236 cases of gender-based violence in The Gambia with the majority of them, (65%), sexual violence cases. “Over the past years, and from our experiences, the statistics we collected year after year, the numbers of sexual violence […]

https://standard.gm/same-sex-offenders-to-get-5-years-imprisonment/ National Assembly members yesterday agreed to a proposal to make same sex relations an offense punishable by a jail term of five years minimum. The Assembly is currently considering the 2020 criminal offences bill where this provision is contained. The bill initially provided that ‘any person who engages in a sexual act with any […]

Genitalia From Girls Mutilated in Ivory Coast Sold For Magic https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240909-genitalia-from-girls-mutilated-in-i-coast-sold-for-magic Touba (Ivory Coast) (AFP) – When he was a witch doctor, Moussa Diallo would regularly smear himself in a lotion made from a clitoris cut from a girl subjected to female genital mutilation. "I wanted to be a big chief, I wanted to dominate," said […]

A courtesy visit by UNICEF Team, followed by an impressive presentation on FGM and other related issues that affect the Health of women. The session was very interesting as we shared different thoughts on the new approaches and techniques that will usher us to the route of ending FGM as we hope for a future […]

The National Assembly Member for Fôni Kansala, Almameh Gibba, has vowed to continue the fight to ensure the law banning female genital mutilation is decriminalized. In February, Mr. Gibba introduced the Women’s Amendment Bill 2024, intended to decriminalize FGM. The bill has passed a second reading and is currently under consultation before its third and […]

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed its overwhelming support for the elimination of all harmful practices including female genital mutilation (FGM) that threaten the physical and psychological health of women and girls in accordance with the international human rights standards. In a statement marking ‘International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation […]

As The Gambia National Assembly Gender /Health Committee is set to review the Women’s Amendment Act 2024. CSO coalition during the weekend at Tropic Gardens had two days retreat to draft a position paper to be presented to the National Assembly Members in order NOT to repeal the law banning FGM/C. Sessions presented by Wassu […]

Wassu Gambia Kafo had a meeting, and a presentation with the National Assembly (Lawmakers) on FGM/C in The Gambia and the Law beyond. The main aim of this meeting and presentation done by Professor Adriana Kaplan, is to make sure the lawmakers understand the health implications of FGM/C with Scientific evidence gathered by Wassu Gambia […]

Wassu Gambia Kafo meets with the British High Commission to discuss our work and explore potential partnerships and initiatives.

With the Gambia National Assembly about to vote on a bill to repeal a law banning FGM, more and more powerful voices are joining the call for the law to be maintained. Nasifa Binte Shafique, the Unicef ​​Country Representative, has said repealing the FGM law will set a dangerous precedent. Addressing a recent meeting organized […]

Grand Dialogue has taken place today as part of the common goal of CSOs to bring evidence to the Health and Gender Committee at the National Assembly to avoid the repeal of the Women’s Bill banning FGM/C 2015. Under the auspices of the US Embassy in The Gambia and the presence of other diplomats and […]

After his meeting with President Adama Barrow at Statehouse recently, Rashad Hussain, US Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom revealed the President said he is working with members of the National Assembly to maintain the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and said the president’s position has been very clear on this issue. However, he said […]

Tutti Drammeh, a student of St Joseph and a child activist has said that FGM should not be considered a matter of choice “as harming human beings cannot be a matter of choice.” She made the remarks at the “Catch Them Young” dialogue on “National Convening on Female Genital Mutilation, Child Marriage and Sexual Violence,” […]

A courtesy visit by Alfred Hill from International Development Law to know more about the work that has been done by Wassu Gambia Kafo over the years on FGM and other SGBV and hope for a future collaboration.