Michael Ukwo Joy (@michaelukwojoy) 's Twitter Profile
Michael Ukwo Joy

@michaelukwojoy

Public Health specialist who is good at her Job. Passionate about good women and girls

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linkhttp://www.unfpa.org calendar_today28-08-2010 14:20:45

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“Updating the referral pathway has made it easier for survivors to access the services they need.” 🗣️ Jarra Balajo, GMIS Centre Manager, Bakoteh ⬆️Insights from our training with GBV service providers to strengthen timely, coordinated & survivor-centred support. #EndGBV

“Updating the referral pathway has made it easier for survivors to access the services they need.”

🗣️ Jarra Balajo, GMIS Centre Manager, Bakoteh

⬆️Insights from our training with GBV service providers to strengthen timely, coordinated & survivor-centred support.

#EndGBV
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Through funding from UNFPA The Gambia under the GPI 3.0 project, we have officially commenced activities on #WomenInMediation in Foni, actualizing the WPS agenda at the grassroots. Ensuring women are not just beneficiaries of peace, but at the heart of peacebuilding processes.

Through funding from <a href="/UNFPATheGambia/">UNFPA The Gambia</a> under the GPI 3.0 project, we have officially commenced activities on #WomenInMediation in Foni, actualizing the WPS agenda at the grassroots.

Ensuring women are not just beneficiaries of peace, but at the heart of peacebuilding processes.
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Building on our Women in Mediation activities in Foni, we are now in Bintang, continuing efforts to actualize the WPS agenda at the grassroots. Supported by UNFPA The Gambia under GPI 3.0, we are strengthening women’s participation in mediation for inclusive and sustainable peace

Building on our Women in Mediation activities in Foni, we are now in Bintang, continuing efforts to actualize the WPS agenda at the grassroots.

Supported by <a href="/UNFPATheGambia/">UNFPA The Gambia</a> under GPI 3.0, we are strengthening women’s participation in mediation for inclusive and sustainable peace
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Every woman deserves clear information and real choices about her reproductive health. Access to modern #FamilyPlanning empowers women to decide if, when, and how many children to have. It’s healthcare - and a human right.

Every woman deserves clear information and real choices about her reproductive health. Access to modern #FamilyPlanning empowers women to decide if, when, and how many children to have. It’s healthcare - and a human right.
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TANGO with support from UNFPA proudly presents the NGOs/CSOs Awards Night. Join us as we celebrate impact, strengthen collaboration, and inspire partnerships for a sustainable Gambia. 📅 Date: 13 February, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00pm 📍 More details coming soon #NGOCSOawards2026

TANGO with support from UNFPA proudly presents the NGOs/CSOs  Awards Night.

Join us as we celebrate impact, strengthen collaboration, and inspire partnerships for a sustainable Gambia.

📅 Date: 13 February, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
📍 More details coming soon
#NGOCSOawards2026
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Skills make a difference. Through the EU YEP – Tourism & Creative Industries, 294 young people & women are gaining skills that respond to the needs of the tourism & creative industries. The project is committed to making the tourism & creative industries more competitive.

Skills make a difference.

Through the EU YEP  – Tourism &amp; Creative Industries, 294 young people &amp; women are gaining skills that respond to the needs of the tourism &amp; creative industries.

The project is committed to making the tourism &amp; creative industries more competitive.
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When young people are informed, they are empowered. #CSE equips youth to make safe choices, protect their health, and shape their future. 🌍✨

When young people are informed, they are empowered. #CSE equips youth to make safe choices, protect their health, and shape their future. 🌍✨
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In response to the Jinack maritime incident, UNFPA is supporting survivors at Tanji. Today, we were on the ground to provide: 6️⃣0️⃣ Dignity Kits 🧠 Psychosocial support for trauma 🛡️ GBV referrals to One-Stop Centers Prioritizing the health, safety & rights. Rose Sarr

In response to the Jinack maritime incident, <a href="/UNFPA/">UNFPA</a> is supporting survivors at Tanji. 

Today, we were on the ground to provide:

6️⃣0️⃣ Dignity Kits 

🧠 Psychosocial support for trauma

🛡️ GBV referrals to One-Stop Centers

Prioritizing the health, safety &amp; rights. 

<a href="/rosensarr/">Rose Sarr</a>
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Every mother deserves a safe birth🤱 In partnership with the Govt of The Gambia, UNFPA has expanded emergency obstetric care and trained midwives to save lives across the country. #RDinGambia Sennen Hounton Rose Sarr UNFPA WCARO

Every mother deserves a safe birth🤱 

In partnership with the Govt of The Gambia, <a href="/UNFPA/">UNFPA</a> has expanded emergency obstetric care and trained midwives to save lives across the country.

#RDinGambia

<a href="/SennenHounton/">Sennen Hounton</a> <a href="/rosensarr/">Rose Sarr</a> <a href="/UNFPA_WCARO/">UNFPA WCARO</a>
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We’re honored to welcome Sennen Hounton, Regional Director for UNFPA WCARO, for an official visit to 🇬🇲 During his 5️⃣-day visit, he will engage with partners to accelerate progress for maternal health & the protection of women & girls. Welcome to The Gambia, Dr. Hounton😊

We’re honored to welcome <a href="/SennenHounton/">Sennen Hounton</a>, Regional Director for <a href="/UNFPA_WCARO/">UNFPA WCARO</a>, for an official visit to 🇬🇲 

During his 5️⃣-day visit, he will engage with partners to accelerate progress for maternal health &amp; the protection of women &amp; girls.

Welcome to The Gambia, Dr. Hounton😊
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Productive meeting today between RD Sennen Hounton & Hon. Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs 🇬🇲 Discussions centered around⬇️ ✅ Strengthening strategic partnership ✅ UN80 reforms ✅ The 2026-2029 Strategic Plan Grateful for #Gambia’s leadership in championing

Productive meeting today between RD <a href="/SennenHounton/">Sennen Hounton</a> &amp; Hon. Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs 🇬🇲

Discussions centered around⬇️

✅ Strengthening strategic partnership 
✅ UN80 reforms 
✅ The 2026-2029 Strategic Plan

Grateful for  #Gambia’s leadership in championing
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Exciting engagement with the Hon. Speaker of National Assembly Of The Republic of The Gambia on the critical role of Parliament in advancing SRHR. Discussions focused on the National Assembly’s stance in upholding the ban on FGM & strengthening legislative support for advancing SRHR. #RDInGambia

Exciting engagement with the Hon. Speaker of <a href="/AssemblyGambia/">National Assembly Of The Republic of The Gambia</a> on the critical role of Parliament in advancing SRHR. 

Discussions focused on the National Assembly’s stance in upholding the ban on FGM &amp; strengthening legislative support for advancing SRHR.

#RDInGambia
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Happening now🚨 The RD Sennen Hounton is on the ground with the Minister Ministry of Health Gambia, visiting UNFPA-supported maternal health projects in the North Bank and Central River Regions. UNFPA is strengthening midwifery models, EmONC services & GBV One-Stop Centres to end

Happening now🚨

The RD <a href="/SennenHounton/">Sennen Hounton</a> is on the ground with the Minister <a href="/MohGambia/">Ministry of Health Gambia</a>, visiting UNFPA-supported maternal health projects in the North Bank and Central River Regions. 

<a href="/UNFPA/">UNFPA</a> is strengthening midwifery models, EmONC services &amp; GBV One-Stop Centres to end
UNFPA The Gambia (@unfpathegambia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The RD, Sennen Hounton today paid a courtesy call on the President of 🇬🇲HE Adama Barrow. The meeting reaffirmed strong cooperation & commitment to advancing the welfare of women & girls. The RD was accompanied to the Presidency by the United Nations The Gambia RC Karl-Frédérick Paul and our CR

The RD, <a href="/SennenHounton/">Sennen Hounton</a> today paid a courtesy call on the President of 🇬🇲HE Adama Barrow. 

The meeting reaffirmed strong cooperation &amp; commitment to advancing the welfare of women &amp; girls. 

The RD was accompanied to the Presidency by the <a href="/UNGambia/">United Nations The Gambia</a> RC <a href="/karlfredpaul/">Karl-Frédérick Paul</a> and our CR
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The Regional Director Sennen Hounton also met with The Gambia’s Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs to advance sustainable health financing⬇️ Unlocking smarter investments and domestic resources to reduce maternal mortality and improve outcomes for women & girls. #RDInGambia

The Regional Director <a href="/SennenHounton/">Sennen Hounton</a> also met with The Gambia’s Minister of Finance &amp; Economic Affairs to advance sustainable health financing⬇️

Unlocking smarter investments and domestic resources to reduce maternal mortality and improve outcomes for women &amp; girls.

#RDInGambia
Rose Sarr (@rosensarr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Excellent meeting on the importance of maternal health and youth empowerment to reach the national development plan priorities! #DeliveringForTheGambia

UNFPA WCARO (@unfpa_wcaro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UNFPA Regional Director Dr. Sennen Hounton was received by H.E. Adama Barrow, president of The Gambia, inviting him to serve as a champion for maternal mortality reduction in The Gambia. See more in this video report 👇 👇

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Exciting conversations as the RD Sennen Hounton engages directly with young people as they share their work and propose bold solutions to challenges across key thematic areas. Youth voices leading change! #RDInGambia

Exciting conversations as the RD <a href="/SennenHounton/">Sennen Hounton</a> engages directly with young people as they share their work and propose bold solutions to challenges across key thematic areas. 

Youth voices leading change!

#RDInGambia
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#RDInGambia: The RD, earlier today, visited the #GBV Special Court, which is nearing completion. He commended the initiative as one of the few #GBV courts on the continent & emphasized its importance in strengthening access to survivor-centered justice, noting its potential to

#RDInGambia: The RD, earlier today, visited the #GBV Special Court, which is nearing completion. 

He commended the initiative as one of the few #GBV courts on the continent &amp; emphasized its importance in strengthening access to survivor-centered justice, noting its potential to