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Members of the Nema Handing Kafo entertain villagers while educating them on the dangers of child marriage.
UNICEF AND WFP exchange copies of their signed MoU
Press release
13 August 2025

UNICEF-WFP Forge Stronger Partnership to Combat Malnutrition, Enhance Emergency Preparedness, and Resilience in The Gambia

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News note
15 July 2025

Vice President Of The Gambia and UNICEF Country Representative Discuss Critical Child Rights Issues In The Gambia.

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Statement
16 June 2025

Increasing Public Finance Investment in Children: A Tool for Fulfilling Every Child’s Rights

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Press release
04 June 2025

As scabies cases continue to rise in institutional care settings in The Gambia, UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect children

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Press release
11 October 2024

Why now, more than ever, we must invest in girls’ rights and provide equal opportunities for them to thrive.

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Statement
22 March 2024

UNICEF and UNFPA alarmed by proposed repeal of law banning FGM in The Gambia

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Press release
20 March 2024

President of The Gambia and UNICEF The Gambia Country Representative discuss promotion and protection of children and women’s rights and investment in adolescent and children during their first bilateral meeting

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Press release
18 March 2024

UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, unveils its new programme for children in the country to donors

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Statement
24 January 2024

It has become more urgent to scale up school enrolment and quality education in The Gambia

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News note
21 December 2023

Vice President of The Gambia and UNICEF The Gambia Representative discuss joint efforts to advance child rights in the country during their first bilateral meeting.

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News note
05 December 2023

UNICEF The Gambia Representative presents her credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Statement
11 October 2023

More than ever, why we must stand up for girls' rights.

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News note
06 June 2023

President of The Gambia Adama Barrow lauds strong cooperation between government and UNICEF

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News note
01 June 2023

Vice President of The Gambia Muhammed BS Jallow bids farewell to the UNICEF Gambia Representative Gordon Jonathan Lewis ahead of his departure for his new role as Deputy Regional Director for UNICEF West and Central Africa office

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