Page

Press centre

The latest news, multimedia resources, publications and analysis of UNICEF's work in The Gambia

Members of the Nema Handing Kafo entertain villagers while educating them on the dangers of child marriage.
UNICEF Gambia Representative pose for a photo in front of a framed UNICEF logo
Statement
16 June 2026

Clean Water, Safe Schools, Dignified Lives: UNICEF Gambia Marks Day of the African Child 2026

Read now
Statement
11 October 2025

“THE GIRL I AM, THE CHANGE I LEAD.” UNICEF Gambia’s Statement for the 2025 International Day of the Girl

Read now
Press release
13 August 2025

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

Read now
News note
15 July 2025

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

Read now
Statement
16 June 2025

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

Read now
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

Read now
Press release
11 October 2024

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

Read now
Statement
22 March 2024

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

Read now
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

Read now
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

Read now
Statement
24 January 2024

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

Read now
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.

Read now
News note
05 December 2023

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

Read now
Statement
11 October 2023

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

Read now

Contact us

To arrange an interview with one of our experts or request more information contact:

Momodou Muctarr Jallow 
Communication Officer
Tel: +220 3359825
Email: [email protected]

Our stories

Article

One Village, One Promise: Ending FGM

When training reached both parents and daughters, Sintet chose to end FGM, uniting a community around its girls' future.

Read now
Article

The Grandparents Who Changed a Village

In a Lower River Region village, a grandparents club born from a gender training is reshaping norms and keeping girls safer from within.

Read now
Article

Children's right to water, finally fulfilled.

No more miles. Just water, just childhood.

Read now
Article

The Bajens Leaving No Child Behind

network of community women in Central River Region North has helped register over 100 children in just three months, with UNICEF support.

Read now