Proud moment! Our trained youth leaders joined the National Dialogue on Political Processes & #TransitionalJustice yesterday, sharing their powerful insights. As an IP under the United Nations Peacebuilding project through ICTJ, we delivered the partner statement & led key discussions.

Tomorrow on #FGM #ZeroToleranceDay, with support from UNFPA The Gambia , we’re launching a powerful collection of 18 stories on the practice. Real voices! Real experiences! A collective mission to #EndFGM! Stay tuned!💜 #EndFGM220

🎉 Out Now!🎉 This #ZeroToleranceDay for #FGM, we unveil VOICES — 18 short stories, amplifying the voices of women and girls leading the fight to #EndFGM. 💜 Read & share: tinyurl.com/3ptbuwsr #EndFGM220 #Act2EndFGM

Do you remember when you joined X? We do! It’s been exactly 7️⃣ Years of #OpenAccess to our platform: lawhubgambia.com Happy Anniversary to us! 🥳 Happy Independence Day to The #Gambia 🇬🇲 #FreeLawGambia

We're in Farafenni for a 2-day engagement with religious leaders on #FGM & harmful practices. With UNICEF The Gambia support through The Association of non Governmental organisations we're tackling myths, discussing legal protections & the role of religious leaders in protecting women & girls. #EndFGM220 #EndFGM

For the past 3 months, we’ve been on a radio campaign in the North Bank & Central River regions of The #Gambia on #FGM supported by UNICEF The Gambia through The Association of non Governmental organisations. Yesterday, we wrapped up this crucial engagement, bringing critical information to communities. #EndFGM220

On #IWD2025 we reflect on the progress made & barriers still holding women & girls back in The #Gambia & beyond. Empowerment requires action, solidarity, & opportunities for all. Read⬇ our blog & join us in championing equality. tinyurl.com/28u8heft #AccelerateAction

🚨 New Publication Alert! 🚨 Our feature article focuses broadly on violence and the right to health: focus on obstetric violence, & human rights in Africa. We explore the role of African human rights mechanisms! (1/6) 🔗 tinyurl.com/mrz54ydb

This is particularly timely following the recent adoption of ACHPR/Res.625 (LXXXII) 2025 by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. The resolution calls for the development of Guidelines on Eliminating Obstetric Violence and Promoting Maternal Healthcare in #Africa. (2/6) 🔗 tinyurl.com/dddj9sfj

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights The Commission has tasked the Working Group on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in Africa and the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa with developing these guidelines. (3/5)

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights This resolution mandates the Commission to: -Condemn all forms of obstetric violence as human rights violations and gender-based violence. -Develop Guidelines on the Elimination of Obstetric Violence and Promotion of Maternal Healthcare in Africa, etc. (4/6)

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Our article highlights key lessons from regional human rights mechanisms, offering insights on how to strengthen protections for birthing persons and ensure dignified maternity care. (5/6) #HumanRights #MaternalHealth #ObstetricViolence #RespectfulMaternityCare #Africa

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Respectful maternity care is a fundamental human right. Strengthening accountability through regional frameworks is key to eliminating obstetric violence across Africa (6/6) #HumanRights #MaternalHealth #ObstetricViolence #RespectfulMaternityCare #Africa

Think Young Women Haddy Jonga Musu Bakoto Sawo My research has a purpose: to fuel the incredible work of community transformation. That's the heart of being an activist scholar. #PublicScholarship #CommunityImpact

Think Young Women Haddy Jonga Musu Bakoto Sawo My lifelong commitment to activism—rooted in early advocacy for children’s rights & my hometown, Banjul’s environment—continues to drive my work today. Grateful to the incredible organizations that shaped me! #YouthVoice #ChildRights #LifelongActivist #ClimateAction #Gambia

Sister sister!

I am profoundly grateful to the incredible authors, intellectual generosity and patience that brought this project to life. Thanks to colleagues at the CentreForHumanRights & PULP, University of Pretoria for their invaluable support 🙏🏽 K Odada Musu Bakoto Sawo

Last week, we partnered with SOAWR for the in-person launch of ‘The Maputo Protocol Unpacked’, a toolkit empowering African youth to advocate for gender justice. We shared insights in the panel on advancing women's rights in The Gambia & beyond.💪🏾👏🏾 #MaputoProtocolUnpacked

🔹 Ch. 9 | Musu Bakoto Sawo A powerful survivor narrative from The Gambia. Sawo reflects on the physical & psychological trauma of FGM — & her journey as an advocate to end the practice. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ar6cycy4 #NewPublication #EndFGM  #Survivorperspective #HumanRights #SRHR

We may not be on the field daily, but empowering women is our game. We’re excited to work with Baldez Multi Media for menstrual hygiene training for female footballers & medics. Breaking barriers, challenging stigma, uplifting women everywhere! #EmpoweringWomen #MenstrualHealth