ROAJELF is a french acronym for West African Network of Young Female Leaders. It was established on the 24th February, 2009. It is a permanent framework for young female Leaders to work together permanently on the progress of activities and actions of their peers notably socially

ROAJELF GAMBIA CHAPTER in partnership with NOPSWECO held a two day capacity building training for young Female Leaders on Conflict Resolution. The event is meant to target other CSOs to draft recommendations in terms of peace building in the country.

How I wish I could attend🥹

We're thrilled to kick off capacity building of CSOs & religious leaders on inclusive advocacy. Together they'll redesign messaging tools for greater impact. Opening graced by the Ministry of Gender, UN Joint Program, CSO Coalition, UN women and ROAJELF Gambia.

Our 1st session on Advocacy Techniques w/ Mr Njundu Drammeh NHRC of The Gambia stressed making advocacy impactful by informing, persuading and calling to action. "One should be careful of Nuances in languages" #Anti-FGMAdvocates #EndFGM220 #EndGBV220

Our 1st session today focused on Christianity & FGM with Rev. Fr. Richard Mansal. He highlighted the Catholic Church’s stance: "The church firmly rejects all forms of GBV & Discrimination Against Women & Children, including FGM." #CSOsAgainstFGM220 #TransformingNorms2EndGBV

Ms Halimatou Jesuorobo (NAS) emphasized that FGM has no medical benefits but causes pain, shock, haemorrhage & long-term trauma for survivors. #CSOsAgainstFGM220 #EndFGMNow #TransformingNorms2EndGBV #EndFGM220

FLAG reps Ms. Ida Njie & Mariama Tabally stressed that to effectively use the laws in tackling VAWG, "We must first know the laws, only then can we advocate for reform." #CSOsAgainstFGM220 #EndFGMNow #TransformingNorms2EndGBV #EndFGM220

Imam Basiru Drammeh at today's #BuildingWorkshop shared insights on Islam & FGM, tracing its roots to ancient Egypt. He highlighted the OIC Human Rights Commission's 2024 stance: "FGM is cultural, not religious." #CSOsAgainstFGM220 #EndFGMNow #TransformingNorms2EndGBV #EndFGM220

We had a session with Ms. Awa Gai from the international center for human rights. Her session focused on the law around FGM, highlighting the Maputo protocol. #CSOsAgainstFGM220 #EndFGMNow #TransformingNorms2EndGBV #EndFGM220

ROAJELF joined the SWEDD+ First Ladies Forum on GBV in Banjul (Apr 8–10, 2026), reinforcing action on legal reform, survivor support, and tackling digital violence. #EndGBV #ZeroTolerance #SWEDDPlus #ROAJELF