Fatoumatta: As we mark the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we confront a rising frontier of harm of digital violence, which disproportionately affects women and girls. This year’s theme, UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls, calls for urgent, collective action […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The political landscape of The Gambia is a testament to resilience and progress, yet it remains marred by a striking absence of women in leadership roles—a critical gap that undermines our nation’s democratic advances and equitable governance. The question we must urgently ask is: when will […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: In a world where greatness is often measured by humanitarian impact, power, and wealth, a select few redefine what true success means. Ajaratou Maimouna Baldeh, the National Women’s Mobilizer of the National People’s Party (NPP), stands out as such a trailblazer. Her life exemplifies selflessness, dedication, […]
In remembrance of Harriet Ndow, a pioneering figure in education and a pillar of enlightenment in The Gambia, we pay homage to her enduring legacy. Mrs. Harriet Ndow, a distinguished Gambian educator and founder of Ndow’s Comprehensive Secondary School, passed away on June 18, 2019. Her remarkable contributions to education […]