Though the fight in The Gambia is ongoing, the successful campaign against FGM is a testament to the power of civil society activism. Gambian activists have demonstrated their ability to combat harmful cultural practices and defend the rights of women…
Bill threatens FGM ban in the Gambia
The Gambia has taken steps towards lifting a ban on female circumcision, a move that could make it the first country in the world to reverse legal protections against the practice for millions of women and girls. The debate flared…
What is Safe Pregnancy and Safe Childbirth?
If you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, this guide is for you! What Is A Safe Pregnancy And Safe Childborn? – The Standard Newspaper | Gambia
Health & Human Rights
Every woman, man, youth and child have the human right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, without discrimination of any kind. Enjoyment of the human right to health is vital to all aspects of a person’s…
Obesity & Infertility
Being overweight or obese can affect a couple’s ability to get pregnant. In fact, obesity is the cause of fertility struggles in six percent of women who have never been pregnant before, says the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).…
Eliminate Violence Against Women
HIV; Know your status
Diabetes
Women with diabetes often experience lower rates of fertility than women who do not. There are multiple factors associated with diabetes can make it difficult for women to achieve a pregnancy: obesity, being underweight, having diabetic complications, having Polycystic Ovary…